Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Machias, ME
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.64
- Weekly
- $2,075
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,900
- Start date
- 10/12/2026
This job pays about $57.64/hour — 38% 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, 18 of them in Machias.
- 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).
Job description
Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Job in Machias, Maine
Join our healthcare team as a Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse in Machias, Maine, in scenic Downeast Maine near the coast. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is an excellent opportunity for an RN who enjoys adult medical-surgical care, strong teamwork, and delivering patient- and family-centered care in a close-knit community.
Job Details
- Location: Machias, Maine
- Setting: Adult Medical-Surgical Unit
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
- Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Registered Nurse
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience
- Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
- Comfort working in urgent or emergency situations and responding quickly when needed
- High level of professionalism, accountability, and respect for confidentiality
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient care to adult Med/Surg patients
- Complete thorough nursing assessments and monitor patient conditions throughout the shift
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to support positive patient outcomes
- Document patient care accurately and maintain clear communication with the healthcare team
- Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and urgent situations
- Support a compassionate, patient- and family-centered care environment
Apply now for this Travel Med-Surg RN opportunity in Machias, Maine, and join a team committed to excellent patient care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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