RN: ER

Job Description:

Join a 13-week travel contract as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Lewiston, Maine. You will provide direct care for patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics in a Level II trauma emergency department, managing a broad range of urgent and emergent conditions.

The assignment includes 12-hour day shifts, triage, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, care for ventilated patients, and the opportunity to work with advanced emergency and stroke-care resources. Travelers may float to the emergency department holding area. Required certifications include ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIH, and TNCC.

Weather:

Lewiston typically has crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with refreshing days, chilly evenings, and colorful seasonal scenery. Comfortable layers and weather-ready footwear are useful for exploring the area.

Fun Things To Do:

• Local arts and culture: Explore Lewiston and Auburn’s galleries, performances, and cultural attractions.
• Lost Valley Ski Resort: Spend the day skiing and enjoying outdoor recreation about 15 minutes from Lewiston.
• Portland day trip: Visit the coastal city’s restaurants, shops, and waterfront attractions.
• Old Orchard Beach day trip: Enjoy a coastal getaway approximately one hour away.
• Acadia National Park day trip: Make a scenic excursion to one of Maine’s premier destinations, about two and a half hours away.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Lewiston, Maine

Shift: 12-hour days, 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Duration: 13 weeks with 36 guaranteed hours per week