Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Travel assignment for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department (ER) at a hospital in Lewiston, Maine. Start date: 09/14/2026.

About the role

This is a 13-week contract position in a hospital-based emergency department featuring a full-spectrum emergency center and a dedicated Chest Pain Center. Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the assignment location and must not be previous employees of the named facility. Local travelers may receive a $10/hour lower local rate. Travel staff may be required to function as charge nurse or preceptor if needed.

Schedule

• Shift: Nights, 7:00 pm–7:00 am
• 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Up to 16 hours of unpaid orientation
• Guaranteed hours are not provided for this assignment

Pay

Weekly pay range: $2,140–$2,232 per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process in the ED, from admission through discharge or transfer
• Assess patients upon arrival and throughout their stay; monitor vital signs and respond to changes in condition
• Administer IV medications, therapies, and blood products as needed; manage IV access and medication administration safely
• Document nursing actions, teaching, observations, and patient responses in the medical record
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans; coordinate with the care team to ensure smooth patient flow
• Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and preceptors; assume charge nurse and/or preceptor responsibilities if needed

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license (unrestricted) and ability to practice in Maine; licensure checks will be conducted
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• At least 2 years of ED experience; at least 1 year of critical care nursing experience recommended
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the assignment location
• No licensure hits or background actions accepted

Skills

• Strong assessment, triage, and clinical judgment
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced ED and function as charge nurse or preceptor when required

Benefits

• Dedicated 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Assignment-supported pay processing with clear weekly rates
• Ongoing nursing support throughout the assignment
• Access to additional opportunities via the Healthforce Careers site