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ER | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareCalais, METravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Calais, ME
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 30, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.69
Weekly
$2,005
Yearly (full-time)
$104,260
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 13, 2026

This job pays about $55.69/hour — 33% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Maine ($41.82/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Maine right now

  • 426 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Maine from 6 agencies, 4 of them in Calais.
  • Pay in these listings: $33.04 – $92.08/hour, median $58.34/hour.
  • Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Maine: $41.82/hour ($86,986/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($76.79/hour across 60 jobs).

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Job description

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Calais, Maine

Join a dedicated emergency care team as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) in Calais, Maine. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to provide meaningful, patient-centered care in a close-knit community while enjoying the natural beauty and coastal charm of eastern Maine. The travel nurse will support patients and families through urgent and emergent situations while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
  • Location: Calais, Maine
  • Healthcare Setting: Emergency Department
  • Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week; shifts may vary
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Start Date: October 13, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 12, 2027
  • Call: No call requirement

Emergency Room Registered Nurse Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Maine or authorization to practice while licensure by endorsement is pending
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of hire
  • At least 1 year of acute care or emergency nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
  • Strong patient assessment, emergency nursing, communication, computer, and clinical documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and respond quickly and efficiently in urgent and emergent situations

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, effective, and high-quality emergency nursing care to patients and families
  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments, prioritize care needs, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
  • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and respond rapidly to urgent and emergent situations
  • Administer medications and treatments according to established standards, physician orders, and clinical protocols
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic patient documentation
  • Communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Support a patient- and family-centered care environment while upholding professional nursing standards

Apply now for this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel contract in Calais, Maine, and join a compassionate healthcare team serving the eastern Maine community.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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