Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Machias for RNs

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.

Simplifi Interviews Address: 50 Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605 Hospital Beds: 64 General Information Beds: 27 Minimum experience? RN – 2 years Tech – 1 year; Nursing home experience is accepted Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Patient Types: Total Joints (knees, hips etc), General MS, Appendicitis, colectomies, small bowel, Urology (turp, cysto), CHF, PNA, Sepsis, DM. Patient’s with addictions in addition to other medical issues Patient Ratios: RN: Days – 1:5-6; Nights – 1:6-7 Tech: Days & Nights – 1:10-12 Required Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS (preferred) Tech: BLS Skills required: RN: Must have Charge RN experience and be willing to act as Charge – please decline travelers without this experience or those not willing to do this. Chest tubes, traches, drains, wound vacs, IVs, PCAs, Epidurals (rare), IVABX, Heparin gtts; are not required to reading and interpret cardiac strips but it is preferable Tech: ADLs, Feeding, Tray Setup, answering call bells, V/S, blood sugars, ambulate patients, range of motion Support on the Unit: Charge nurse: takes assignment most shifts RT, 24/7 Hospitalist, 24/7 Centralized Tele monitoring tech The facility has one person to assist with difficult IVs and central lines, but nurses are expected to make two attempts to start their own IVs before asking for assistance. Rapid Response is not a designated separate team, but is attended by the in-house provider, respiratory, ICU & ED charge nurses, unit charge and staff nurses, and the nursing supervisor at a minimum. Charting System: Cerner Floating: If yes, where? May float to ICU for Med Surg level patients May float to ED to task/as helping hands Orientation: (facility and unit) General hospital orientation 1 shift on unit Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Every other; travel pairs are allowed to work the same weekend generally Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call Holiday Expectations: 2/4 as needed In all contracts it states the facility may call off for 24 hours per contract Approval of time off? Seek manager approval Other notes or things you want us to check/verify? Scrub Color: Any color, must be professional Free Parking? Yes

Simplifi Interviews Address: 50 Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605 Hospital Beds: 64 General Information Beds: 27 Minimum experience? RN – 2 years Tech – 1 year; Nursing home experience is accepted Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Patient Types: Total Joints (knees, hips etc), General MS, Appendicitis, colectomies, small bowel, Urology (turp, cysto), CHF, PNA, Sepsis, DM. Patient’s with addictions in addition to other medical issues Patient Ratios: RN: Days – 1:5-6; Nights – 1:6-7 Tech: Days & Nights – 1:10-12 Required Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS (preferred) Tech: BLS Skills required: RN: Must have Charge RN experience and be willing to act as Charge – please decline travelers without this experience or those not willing to do this. Chest tubes, traches, drains, wound vacs, IVs, PCAs, Epidurals (rare), IVABX, Heparin gtts; are not required to reading and interpret cardiac strips but it is preferable Tech: ADLs, Feeding, Tray Setup, answering call bells, V/S, blood sugars, ambulate patients, range of motion Support on the Unit: Charge nurse: takes assignment most shifts RT, 24/7 Hospitalist, 24/7 Centralized Tele monitoring tech The facility has one person to assist with difficult IVs and central lines, but nurses are expected to make two attempts to start their own IVs before asking for assistance. Rapid Response is not a designated separate team, but is attended by the in-house provider, respiratory, ICU & ED charge nurses, unit charge and staff nurses, and the nursing supervisor at a minimum. Charting System: Cerner Floating: If yes, where? May float to ICU for Med Surg level patients May float to ED to task/as helping hands Orientation: (facility and unit) General hospital orientation 1 shift on unit Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Every other; travel pairs are allowed to work the same weekend generally Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call Holiday Expectations: 2/4 as needed In all contracts it states the facility may call off for 24 hours per contract Approval of time off? Seek manager approval Other notes or things you want us to check/verify? Scrub Color: Any color, must be professional Free Parking? Yes

Simplifi Interviews Address: 50 Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605 Hospital Beds: 64 General Information Beds: 27 Minimum experience? RN – 2 years Tech – 1 year; Nursing home experience is accepted Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Patient Types: Total Joints (knees, hips etc), General MS, Appendicitis, colectomies, small bowel, Urology (turp, cysto), CHF, PNA, Sepsis, DM. Patient’s with addictions in addition to other medical issues Patient Ratios: RN: Days – 1:5-6; Nights – 1:6-7 Tech: Days & Nights – 1:10-12 Required Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS (preferred) Tech: BLS Skills required: RN: Must have Charge RN experience and be willing to act as Charge – please decline travelers without this experience or those not willing to do this. Chest tubes, traches, drains, wound vacs, IVs, PCAs, Epidurals (rare), IVABX, Heparin gtts; are not required to reading and interpret cardiac strips but it is preferable Tech: ADLs, Feeding, Tray Setup, answering call bells, V/S, blood sugars, ambulate patients, range of motion Support on the Unit: Charge nurse: takes assignment most shifts RT, 24/7 Hospitalist, 24/7 Centralized Tele monitoring tech The facility has one person to assist with difficult IVs and central lines, but nurses are expected to make two attempts to start their own IVs before asking for assistance. Rapid Response is not a designated separate team, but is attended by the in-house provider, respiratory, ICU & ED charge nurses, unit charge and staff nurses, and the nursing supervisor at a minimum. Charting System: Cerner Floating: If yes, where? May float to ICU for Med Surg level patients May float to ED to task/as helping hands Orientation: (facility and unit) General hospital orientation 1 shift on unit Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Every other; travel pairs are allowed to work the same weekend generally Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call Holiday Expectations: 2/4 as needed In all contracts it states the facility may call off for 24 hours per contract Approval of time off? Seek manager approval Other notes or things you want us to check/verify? Scrub Color: Any color, must be professional Free Parking? Yes

Simplifi Interviews Address: 50 Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605 Hospital Beds: 64 General Information Beds: 27 Minimum experience? RN – 2 years Tech – 1 year; Nursing home experience is accepted Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Patient Types: Total Joints (knees, hips etc), General MS, Appendicitis, colectomies, small bowel, Urology (turp, cysto), CHF, PNA, Sepsis, DM. Patient’s with addictions in addition to other medical issues Patient Ratios: RN: Days – 1:5-6; Nights – 1:6-7 Tech: Days & Nights – 1:10-12 Required Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS (preferred) Tech: BLS Skills required: RN: Must have Charge RN experience and be willing to act as Charge – please decline travelers without this experience or those not willing to do this. Chest tubes, traches, drains, wound vacs, IVs, PCAs, Epidurals (rare), IVABX, Heparin gtts; are not required to reading and interpret cardiac strips but it is preferable Tech: ADLs, Feeding, Tray Setup, answering call bells, V/S, blood sugars, ambulate patients, range of motion Support on the Unit: Charge nurse: takes assignment most shifts RT, 24/7 Hospitalist, 24/7 Centralized Tele monitoring tech The facility has one person to assist with difficult IVs and central lines, but nurses are expected to make two attempts to start their own IVs before asking for assistance. Rapid Response is not a designated separate team, but is attended by the in-house provider, respiratory, ICU & ED charge nurses, unit charge and staff nurses, and the nursing supervisor at a minimum. Charting System: Cerner Floating: If yes, where? May float to ICU for Med Surg level patients May float to ED to task/as helping hands Orientation: (facility and unit) General hospital orientation 1 shift on unit Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Every other; travel pairs are allowed to work the same weekend generally Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call Holiday Expectations: 2/4 as needed In all contracts it states the facility may call off for 24 hours per contract Approval of time off? Seek manager approval Other notes or things you want us to check/verify? Scrub Color: Any color, must be professional Free Parking? Yes

SimpliFi Interview 26 weeks preferred but not required. Hospital Information: Address: 489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401 Level II Trauma Center Bed: 411 General Information Beds: 21 Activities room (Meals and other Activities to promote socialization) Minimum Experience? RN and LPN: 1 year CNA: 1 year – ask manager approval for any candidate that has previous hospital experience but has not worked in the hospital setting within the last year. First-time traveler? Yes Patient Types: Discharge Ready Unit A variety of patients are cared for here who are awaiting placement in the community Heavy behavioral/psych on top of LTC/SNF. Security is present on the unit due to aggressive patients Typically, non-acute – without the need for special monitoring or IV access Occasionally, patients are admitted for IV antibiotics only, but they do not receive frequent doses Mobility of patients range from independent transfer to Hoyer/2 assist Patients are cared for under a nursing home model with focus on fall prevention, skin integrity and activities Supported by activities coordinator, CNAs and expert care management staff Nursing care is less than acute level of care i.e. vital signs are once a day; full assessment is weekly Patient Ratios: Team Nursing Approach RN: Days and Nights – up to 1:9; 4 RN’s + 1 CRN (unassigned) CNA: Days and Nights – up to 1:8; goal 1:6-7 LPN: Days and Nights – up to 1:9 – future implementation – no LPN’s currently Required Certifications: RN/LPN & Tech: BLS CNA: BLS Skills required: Experience caring for Geriatrics (ideal candidate would have SNF or LTAC experience) RN: Charge experience, dressing changes, IV antibiotic administration (most patients will not have IV access), enteral feedings LPN: Plan of cares, medication administration (oral, IV fluids/IV antibiotics; no IV pushes or initiation of high-risk meds/blood products – can monitor high risk meds after RN initiation), inserting peripheral IV (with met competency), dressing changes, central line flushes, wound care, vital signs, ADLs Daily Responsibilities: RN: 0600 or 1800 med pass for most meds, there may be meds due at other times Dressing changes Straight caths (some patients straight cath themselves) Charting: Med scanning Daily nursing notes to include the following (1 per shift per patient – 10 total): Activities they participated in during that shift Behavioral Notes Overall impressions VS as ordered (most often weekly or PRN if they have BP issues) CNA: Daily ADL charting Meal intakes Passing trays Activities Ambulation Getting patients to/from activities and meals Weekly showers/shower schedule LPN: See required skills Support on the Unit: CNA (1:6-7 ratio) Charge nurse – typically unassigned Activities support person Social Worker (two dedicated to unit) Case Manager Phlebotomy? For peripheral blood draws only House Supervisor, 24/7 RT, 24/7 in house Hospitalist, 24/7 PT/OT/ST – dayshift only Charting System/Equipment: Cerner Alaris Pyxis Floating: LPN: unlikely, but to other like units, such as rehab, if needed RN: to any other area within their scope of practice CNA: only if overstaffed a shift – could float to any area within their scope Orientation: 2 Days Hospital orientation 1 shift on the unit Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Every other Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call Holiday Expectations: varies, as needed Approval of time off? To go through manager Other notes? Scrub Color: RN: Any color, must be professional CNA: Any color, must be professional No acrylic nails allowed No crocs shoes allowed Parking: Free in designated areas

Simplifi Interviews Hospital Information: Waterville, ME 48 Bed Community Hospital – to include ED/ICU/Med Tele, Birthing Center, Day Surgery General Information: Beds: 26 total; ICU – 4; Med Surg – 22 Minimum years of experience: 2 years Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Patient Types: Will take patient 10+ years old – confirm comfortability during interview (PALS not required) Posting could be for strictly MedSurg RN or ICU/MedSurg – would need to be comfortable taking all patients on unit Diagnoses include, but not limited to: ICU: DKA – insulin drips; Cardiac dysrhythmias on Cardiac drips, Respiratory Failure (ventilators, Bipap, HFNC), post-op hemicolectomies (24-48 hr observation), any complex abdominal surgeries, acute or declining COVID+, GI Bleeds, Sepsis, Complicated Post-operative Patients, ETOH, IVDA, CVA’s – patients in need of intervention are transferred; Trauma, Neuro, major cardiothoracic – will typically be stabilized and transferred out Med/Tele: COPD, PNA, COVID, CHF, Sepsis, DVT, PE, AKI, uncontrolled DM, ETOH, IVDA, post-op total joints, CVA, patients awaiting placement, 1:1 for suicidal ideation or 1:1 dementia/aggression patients; Surgical patients include: total joints, abdominal, hysterectomy, colorectal, appendectomies, cholecystectomies, podiatry Patient Ratios: ICU: RN: Day & Night – 1:3; based on acuity Tech: Day & Night – 1:10 Med/Tele: RN: Day & Night – 1:6; based on acuity Tech: Day & Night – 1:10 Required Certifications: ICU: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Med Tele: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Skills required: ICU: Please ask all travelers about charge experience and include in the offer info if they have/have not worked in a CRN capacity Critical care drips, cardiac/insulin drips, cardiac rhythm interpretation, Vent management, epidural management (will manage medication – Anesthesia available as resource), invasive line management, ostomy, general drains, trach management (preferred), wound care Med/Tele: Please ask all travelers about charge experience and include in the offer info if they have/have not worked in a CRN capacity Tele RN with ACLS, Cardiac rhythm interpretation, PIV starts, central line management, PCA pumps, drains, ostomies, IV ABX, blood products, wound care, chest tubes, epidural management (will manage medication – Anesthesia available as resource); Experience with spinal surgical patients (preferred) Positivity is key in this unit. Unit is close knit and fast paced! Support on the Unit: Charge nurse: full patient assignment Phlebotomy? Will draw peripheral labs only IV/VAT Team? No – will call Anesthesia team as needed for line placement RT, 24/7 – will manage Vents, Bipap and HFNC Hospitalist during the day 0700-1930 1900-0700: Doc in a box – after 7pm will utilize Eagle Health via Zoom call ED physician, 24/7 in house Anesthesiologist on call 24/7 (minutes away) Charting System: Cerner Alaris Pyxis Floating: If yes, where? ICU: Will be required to take Med Surg patients, up to 1:6 ratio, as needed Possibility to float to other areas as a helping hand or to take Med Surg patients Birth Center for post-op surgical May be asked to administer monoclonal antibody injections to COVID+ patients – training provided Med/Tele: Helping hands or medical surgical patients in other areas Orientation: (facility and unit) 3 days – Charting system review and NEO Day 1; 2 days of preceptor training Possibility of Cerner training if needed Scheduling: Weekend rotation: every other Will they be on call? No call Holiday Expectations: 2 of 4 major or every other Approval of time off? up to 7 days – must extend contract for any full week of RTO Other notes: Scrub Color: any solid color, professional Free Parking? Yes

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.

This Medical Surgical (MS) unit boasts the latest in advanced technology housed within a caring and effective patient care model. A new MS RN team member is needed to round out the care model. On this unit you will serve patients who are hospitalized to receive medicines and treatments or who are staying for recovery from surgical procedures. This position presents a great opportunity to learn the latest technologies while providing excellent care within a passionate team environment.

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.

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This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. This Medical Surgical (MS) unit boasts the latest in advanced technology housed within a caring and effective patient care model. A new MS RN team member is needed to round out the care model. On this unit you will serve adults who are hospitalized to receive medicines and treatments or who are staying for recovery from surgical procedures. This position presents a great opportunity to learn the latest technologies while providing excellent care within a passionate team environment. This outstanding Medical Surgical (MS) unit, based in a warm patient environment, is looking for the right MS RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. This unit provides quality care for patients of all ages with a wide range of acute and/or chronic illnesses. Patients requiring a shorter length of stay for evaluation or testing purposes, as well as those who require surgery are also part of the unit. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care. As a top provider of care to their community, this Medical Surgical (MS) unit prides itself on optimal patient outcomes with compassionate care. This unit takes care of a wide range of patients, from pediatric to geriatric patients affected by respiratory, cardiac, GI, metabolic, post surgery, orthopedic, and infectious disease conditions. This role is perfect for passionate MS RN caregivers who want to experience cutting edge technologies and top notch patient care models. Welcome to this fantastic Medical Surgical (MS) unit, where compassionate care meets top notch technology and innovative care teams bring the best of themselves to their patients. You can expect a wide variety of conditions as this unit is a combination of acute and observation patients. Monitoring and interventions are provided for patients at risk for altered skin integrity, falls, minor cardiac and pneumonia, among other conditions. This unit prides themselves on a comfortable and comprehensive experience for all patients and they are looking for a team based MS RN to join their elite group The elite team members of this Medical Surgical (MS) unit are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role. You’ll treat a number of patients, including those who have had surgery or been diagnosed with acute conditions such as pneumonia, appendicitis, abdominal pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or any medical problem/condition. The right MS RN candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative work environment at this highly regarded facility.

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.

This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.