Location: Lewiston, ME

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Day shifts) — 3 x 12

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

• Conduct thorough admission interviews and perform systematic physical assessments for each patient
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized nursing care plans using the nursing process
• Deliver direct patient care and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless services
• Document patient conditions, interventions, and responses clearly and professionally
• Provide targeted patient education and facilitate therapeutic groups to support recovery
• Safely apply and monitor restraints and seclusion when clinically indicated, demonstrating required competency
• Float to Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health and Detox units as needed to support patient care continuity

Qualifications

• Active, valid RN license (state of practice required)
• Behavioral health experience required; chemical dependency nursing experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• CPI training required and competency in restraints/seclusion application and monitoring
• Willingness to float to inpatient adult behavioral health and detox units
• Permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the hospital (per client requirement)
• Not a previous employee of St. Mary’s (per client requirement)

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN) and active RN licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong command of the nursing process and clinical assessment skills
• Experience performing admission interviews and systematic physical assessments
• Excellent nursing documentation and clinical charting skills
• Ability to develop and revise patient-centered care plans
• Skilled at patient education and group facilitation in behavioral health settings
• Competency in managing patients in restraint or seclusion with safety and dignity
• Comfort working with adults (15+) with substance use and co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Help with temporary housing arrangements and travel logistics
• Support for licensure, credentialing, and onboarding
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your skills
• Flexible scheduling that helps you plan life outside work
• Access to behavioral health resources and specialty mentorship

Travel Perks: Explore Lewiston, ME

Lewiston (Lewiston–Auburn) offers a welcoming New England setting — stroll the Bates College campus, explore Museum L-A and the vibrant downtown dining scene, and enjoy riverside walks along the Androscoggin. Weekend adventures are easy with nearby opportunities for coastal day trips to Portland’s food scene and outdoor recreation including hiking and year‑round activities; Sunday River ski area and other mountain escapes are within driving distance for a quick getaway.

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