Location: Calais, ME

Start Date: 03-06-2026

End Date: 06-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts, schedule varies (exact start/end times not specified); night shift work

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, patient-family centered emergency nursing care consistent with hospital and state standards
• Rapidly assess and triage patients, prioritizing care in high-acuity situations
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans in collaboration with the care team
• Perform accurate, timely clinical documentation and maintain confidentiality
• Respond efficiently to emergency situations and activate appropriate emergency response protocols
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments as ordered and monitor patient response
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care
• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a positive ED culture

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the State of Maine or authorization to practice pending licensure by endorsement
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current BCLS required; ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire
• Minimum 2 years of emergency department nursing experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and act efficiently in emergency situations
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and computer skills

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency Department nursing and rapid assessment skills
• Patient-family centered care and effective communication
• Clinical documentation best practices and electronic medical record proficiency
• Proficiency in emergency response protocols and triage
• Comfort with IV therapy, medication administration, and monitoring high-acuity patients
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams and maintain confidentiality

Benefits

• Housing assistance and support to help you settle in during the contract
• Travel reimbursement and support for your journey to Calais
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help with Maine RN endorsement
• Comprehensive onboarding and a supportive team that values YOU
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Professional development and access to training (BCLS/ACLS/PALS refreshers)
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance work and life
• A mission-driven workplace where your clinical impact matters every shift

Travel Perks: Explore Calais, ME

Calais sits on the scenic St. Croix River at the Maine-New Brunswick border. Enjoy riverside walks, local seafood, and cross-border shopping in nearby St. Stephen, NB. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby coastal drives, birdwatching and tidepooling along Downeast Maine, and nature spots like the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. For lighthouse lovers and scenic day trips, the coastal communities to the east offer iconic lighthouses, fishing villages, and a relaxed coastal pace—perfect for memorable weekends off.

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