Location: Machias, ME

Start Date: 02-05-2026

End Date: 05-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC (12-hour nights), schedule as assigned (primarily night coverage)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $84 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 compassionate, evidence-based nursing care across antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, nursery and post-op gyne patients
• Assess patients using the nursing process; develop and implement individualized care plans and evaluate outcomes
• Independently perform labor and delivery, recovery and postpartum clinical skills with sound nursing judgment
• Perform neonatal stabilization and resuscitation as needed (NRP/STABLE protocols)
• Collaborate closely with physicians, charge nurses and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation while upholding confidentiality and HIPAA standards
• Manage unit supplies and equipment to support safe, efficient patient care
• Participate in unit orientation, continuing competency activities and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Active RN license (eligible for Maine practice) — graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care nursing experience with labor & delivery experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certificate and STABLE training
• Strong computer documentation skills and effective written/oral communication
• Willingness and ability to work in labor, delivery and recovery areas
• Must be vaccinated for COVID-19 per state mandate

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate Degree or Diploma; BSN acceptable)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Clinical competency in inpatient OB clinical skills and age-appropriate obstetric and neonatal care
• Proficient in neonatal resuscitation, STABLE protocols, and emergency response
• Teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Teaching skills for patient and family education
• Supply and equipment management, plus basic computer skills and electronic charting
• Strict adherence to confidentiality, HIPAA, and hospital policies

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your stay comfortable while on assignment
• Travel reimbursement and support getting you to Machias with ease
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help with state requirements
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge after your shift streaks
• Access to continuing education and professional development
• Supportive team environment that values your judgment and growth
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and share the good vibes
• 24/7 recruiter support and local clinical orientation to get you confident fast

Travel Perks: Explore Machias, ME

Explore Downeast Maine while on assignment: enjoy coastal hikes and scenic waterfronts, visit nearby lighthouses (including the iconic West Quoddy Head area and Lubec/Eastport), go tidal pool exploring and kayaking, savor fresh local seafood, and take peaceful drives through charming small towns and shoreline vistas. If you’ve got a free weekend, Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are reachable for a memorable day trip—perfect for recharging between shifts.

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