Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg

Job Overview

Step into a vital Med Surg nursing role as a Registered Nurse in Machias, Maine, and leverage your hands‑on expertise to elevate patient care in a community that values connection, compassion, and clinical excellence. This assignment is designed for dedicated professionals who thrive in fast‑paced, dynamic hospital environments and who are eager to make a meaningful difference at the bedside. Begin on 01/20/2026 and embrace a contract that offers engaging clinical challenges, opportunities for growth, and the satisfaction of shaping healing journeys for patients and families.

This travel assignment invites you to explore a living, working experience in Downeast Maine, where every shift becomes a chance to learn, lead, and contribute to a team that treats each patient with dignity and respect. While you’ll be stationed in Machias, the broader opportunity across the U.S. allows you to experience a spectrum of care settings, cultures, and communities, expanding your professional footprint while you carry Maine’s renowned warmth wherever you go.

Maine’s rugged beauty and coastal charm are more than scenery—they’re a daily source of inspiration for those who bring energy, empathy, and top‑tier nursing practice to the floor.

Machias sits along the scenic Downeast coast, a place where lighthouse beams cut through quietly rugged mornings and lobster boats dot the harbor after a day of patient care. The state’s natural beauty isn’t merely cosmetic; it reinforces a lifestyle that invites renewal after demanding shifts. You’ll have the chance to explore pristine waterways, forest trails, and coastal towns rich with seafood, culture, and history.

For those drawn to outdoor recreation, Maine offers hiking along quiet ridgelines, witnessing wildlife in protected habitats, and savoring fresh, locally sourced meals. If you’re craving a change of scenery, this program also provides opportunities to work in different locations across the U.S., broadening your horizons while you continue to advance clinically within Med Surg.

Location benefits are a core feature of this role. You’ll be immersed in a Med Surg environment that emphasizes patient‑centered care, critical thinking, and collaboration with physicians, case managers, and allied health professionals. In Machias, you’ll experience a close‑knit hospital culture that values teamwork, standardized processes, and continuous improvement. The travel framework is designed to support your needs, with 24/7 assistance available from our expansive nurse staffing and support network, ensuring you always have a trusted partner at any hour.

Pay ranges reflect the value of your specialized skill set, with weekly pay between $1,774 and $1,883, and a compensation structure that acknowledges the demands of travel nursing while rewarding your expertise. The program offers a comprehensive benefits spectrum, including a sign‑on bonus, housing assistance, and the option to extend your assignment if you and the facility determine a mutual fit.

Hours are aligned with patient care requirements, and while there is no guaranteed minimum, you’ll be scheduled to meet the unit’s needs, maximizing clinical exposure and growth opportunities.

Role specifics are designed to challenge and develop Med Surg expertise. As a bedside RN on the Med Surg unit, you’ll deliver direct patient care across medical and post‑surgical populations, monitor vitals, administer medications, perform evolving clinical assessments, and participate in timely, evidence‑based interventions. You’ll lead patient and family education, discharge planning, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes. Your responsibilities include accurate charting, contributing to care plans, responding to rapid changes in patient status, and advocating for patient safety and comfort.

The position supports ongoing professional development through on‑site orientation, evidence‑based practice updates, and access to continuing education—ideal for advancing into higher acuity areas or specialty med‑surg pathways. The setting also offers opportunities to mentor newer…