RN - Emergency Department

Job Title: RN - Emergency Department
Location: Portland, ME 04102 (Onsite)
Duration: 3 Months+ (with possibility of extension)

Shift: Night
Shift Options:

• 07:30 AM – 08:00 PM
• 09:30 AM – 10:00 PM
• 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
• 07:30 PM – 08:00 AM
  Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
  Weekend Requirements: Yes, included in 36 hours/week
  Call Requirements: None
  Float Requirements: None

 
Department: Emergency Department

Contract Type: Travel RN (Night Shift)


Unit Details:

• Number of Beds: 63+
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Average Daily Census: 200+ visits per 24 hours
• Patient Demographics:
  • Ages 0–120
  • General ED patients, excluding trauma/critical care rooms and triage
  • Large elderly and behavioral health populations
• Facility Type:
  • Level 1 Trauma Center (only one in the state)
  • Teaching Hospital
  • Certified STEMI and Stroke Center
  • Includes Barbara Bush Client unit
  • Dynamic, team-oriented workplace

 
Required Experience & Qualifications:

• License: Active RN license in the state (or compact, as applicable)
• Experience:
  • Minimum 1 year experience in a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department preferred
• Certifications (Required):
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Certifications (Preferred):
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)
  • CPI or MOAB de-escalation training

 
Technology & Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• Equipment Used:
  • IV Pumps
  • Cardiac Monitoring Equipment

 
Dress Code:

• Scrubs: No specific color required – hospital provides light blue scrubs
• Unacceptable Attire:
  • Hoodies
  • T-shirts with unprofessional wording or graphics

 
Ideal Candidate:

• Strong team player with a positive attitude
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity, high-volume environment
• Comfortable working with diverse age groups and patient populations
• Professional, dependable, and adaptable to a teaching hospital culture