ICU Travel Nurse Job in Portland, ME | Nights (3x12)
Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Portland, ME
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$2,446
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/02
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Portland, Maine, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Maine Medical Center. This role pays $2,446 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Maine Medical Center
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Location: Portland, ME 04102 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
- Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses
Travel ICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Maine and national regulatory bodies.
Maine Medical Center — Portland, ME
Portland, ME
Maine Medical Center is the largest hospital in northern New England and the flagship academic medical center of MaineHealth — a roughly 700-bed Portland campus (MaineHealth's combined hospital license totals 929 beds) that serves as the region's tertiary referral hub for trauma, cardiovascular, transplant, children's, and maternal care.
- A verified Level I Trauma Center — one of only three in northern New England — with the state's only pediatric emergency department. Read More
- Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence (ANCC), earned four consecutive times at the Portland campus.
- The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, home to Maine's only Level IV NICU, plus a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a family birth center.
- An academic medical center affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine, training more than 300 residents and fellows.
- A cardiovascular program and the Maine Transplant Program (kidney), with roughly 28,000 inpatient admissions a year.
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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Portland, ME
What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ICU job in Portland
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- View live ICU salary data for travel nurses.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Portland, ME
Ocean air and working wharves frame daily life in Portland, ME, where healthcare demand runs along Maine's southern coast. Maine Medical Center and Northern Light Mercy Hospital help anchor the city's inpatient care, and their ICU and surgical services serve year-round residents and seasonal coastal visitors alike. South Portland and Freeport make practical bases for clinicians working the metro's campuses. After demanding shifts, many travelers walk the Eastern Promenade or wander the cobblestone streets of the Old Port above Casco Bay for a slower evening. The harbor sits a short walk from most hospital campuses, which is part of what gives the city its easygoing appeal for travelers cycling through New England.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ICU · Portland, ME · $2,446 /wk