Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Assignment Overview Shift:

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Jun 1, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a night shift travel contract at a small teaching hospital in Maine, requiring a ME or compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of ED experience. Details Work setting is an 89-bed teaching hospital with an 11-bed Emergency Department, including 3 trauma bays, 1 behavioral seclusion room, and 2 negative pressure rooms Patient population spans neonates to geriatrics, including general ED, trauma, stroke, STEMI, and behavioral health cases RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4, variable based on patient acuity Charting system is FirstNet Schedule is 12-hour night shifts, 7P-7A, 36 hours per week Weekend rotation is every other weekend No on-call requirements No floating required Holiday coverage required on an as-needed basis Requirements Active ME or compact RN license required Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS TNCC and NRP preferred Minimum 2 years of ED nursing experience Teaching hospital or trauma ED experience preferred Proficiency with EKGs, IV starts, TNKase administration, nebulizer treatments, BiPAP initiation, suture removal, casting assistance, and vent management Two professional references within the past year required, with at least one from a supervisor, manager, director, or charge nurse (peer references not accepted) Full SSN, Driver's License, and copies of all certifications required for consideration Flu vaccination required for employment eligibility No previous permanent employment at any Northern Light Health Hospital Permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME Additional Information Interviews conducted via Simpli.fi Orientation consists of two days of hospital orientation (including time in the ED) followed by one day with a preceptor Unit support includes an ED provider, mid-level provider (hours vary), hospitalist (24/7), house supervisor, receptionist (24/7), ED techs, and a critical care transport team; RT is available on day shift and on-call for unstable patients at night Security is on-site 24/7; staff from all units respond to patient escalations as needed Scrub color is open — any professional color; hospital scrubs are available but not required Onsite locker room, changing room, gym, and free parking available Described as a welcoming community and work environment All requested time off must be submitted at the time of profile consideration First-time travelers are welcome to apply Charge nurse experience is a plus — candidates should be prepared to discuss CRN background Medical exemptions for the flu vaccine are accepted on a case-by-case basis and require a minimum of 2 weeks for review