Location: Lewiston, ME

Start Date: 12-30-2025

End Date: 04-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift (overnight), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, Days: Not specified (overnight coverage, NOC)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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

• Provide high-quality nursing care for residents during overnight coverage, ensuring safety and comfort
• Perform assessments, document changes in condition, and communicate critical updates to the care team
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and on time
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to implement care plans and support transitions
• Respond promptly to resident needs and emergencies with calm, confident clinical decision-making
• Support facility staff with admissions, discharges, and family communications as needed

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered LPN or RN license (appropriate to role) required; willingness to obtain Maine licensure if not already licensed
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Minimum clinical experience in long-term care or medical-surgical nursing is preferred
• Clean background checks and required immunizations or testing as per facility policy
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently overnight

Education

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program (LPN) or accredited nursing program (RN - ADN/BSN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Sound clinical assessment and medication administration skills
• Familiarity with documentation systems and electronic charting
• Ability to prioritize, triage, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Compassionate bedside manner and resident-centered care approach
• Team collaboration and clear shift-to-shift handoff practices

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy and comfortable
• Medical, dental and vision benefits to keep you healthy on and off the clock
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Paid time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy your destination
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support
• A supportive team that values your experience and treats you like family
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great clinicians onboard
• Direct line of communication with dedicated travel team for fast answers and smooth onboarding

Travel Perks: Explore Lewiston, ME

Lewiston, Maine offers a welcoming New England vibe with plenty to explore on your days off. Stroll the scenic Androscoggin Riverwalk, visit the art galleries and events around Bates College, and enjoy local breweries and bakeries in downtown Lewiston and neighboring Auburn. Outdoor lovers will appreciate nearby lakes and trails for hiking and paddling, and the Maine coast and Portland are an easy drive for a weekend getaway full of seafood, shops, and coastal views.

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