MED/SURG - BACKFILL

Title: Travel RN - Medical Surgical Unit (Telemetry) Location: Portland, ME Contract Length:

12 weeks Shift:

7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (36 hours/week) Weekend Requirement:

Every other or every third weekend, as needed Call Requirement:

None Float Requirement:

Yes - Float to med/surg patients on other units

Unit Information Unit Name:

Medical Surgical Unit Number of Beds:

25 Patient Ratio (Nights):

5-6:1 Common Equipment:

Telemetry monitoring EMR:

EPIC (proficiency required) Patient Population

Medical:

COPD, CHF, pancreatitis, cellulitis, sepsis, influenza, COVID-19, diabetes-related infections Surgical:

SBO, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, exploratory laparotomy, bowel reversal Oncology:

Immunocompromised patients, dehydration, infections Orthopedic:

Joint replacements (knees, hips, shoulders) Pediatrics:

Appendicitis, abdominal pain Candidate Requirements

Experience: Minimum 3 years of Medical/Surgical experience preferred Strong telemetry background

Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Telemetry certification

Must-Have Skills: Proficient in telemetry monitoring and general med/surg care

Preferred Skills: Strong adaptability and prior travel nurse experience

Onboarding & Education

Preboarding Modules via HealthTrust: Blood, restraints, seclusion, Code Pink, Code Silver, fall prevention

Day 1 Education Includes: EPIC training, incident reporting (RL), safe patient handling, 1:1 orientation with unit leadership

Dress Code

Scrubs:

Blue/White Undershirts:

Any color acceptable Appearance:

Must maintain a professional appearance Unacceptable Attire:

Not specified, but must meet hospital professional standards