Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,548 per week in Portland, ME
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 29, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry Location: Portland,
ME Agency: Care Career Pay: $2,548 per week Shift Information:
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 26 Weeks Start Date:
ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Care
Career to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Portland, Maine,
04102! The Telemetry Nurse carries out patient assignments and
assumes primary care responsibilities that promote health, prevent
illness, restore health, and ease suffering for patients released
from intensive care, but still require close monitoring for signs
of physical distress or danger. Telemetry nurses utilize
sophisticated medical equipment to monitor the vital signs of
patients in their unit. Nurses work with physicians to develop
treatment plans for patients in the telemetry unit. The blood
pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen level and cardiac electrical
activity of patients in a telemetry unit is constantly monitored by
specialized equipments, and telemetry nurses keep track of this
information and take quick action to treat patients who develop
problems. Telemetry nurses mainly care for patients recovering from
heart conditions or cardiac surgery. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with
diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different
patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Develop
strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new
environments independently. This independence is not only
professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Exposure
to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your
clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be
particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. Travel nursing
allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in
new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and
perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your
personal and professional life. Working in various healthcare
settings exposes you to different patient populations, diseases,
and treatment methods. This exposure enhances your ability to adapt
and learn, making you a more versatile and knowledgeable healthcare
professional. Requirements Required for Onboarding Core Mandatory
Exam - Nursing Med Surg Tele - Skills Medical Surgical-Telemetry RN
- Medical-Surgical - Telemetry 29257448EXPTEMP
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