Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,851 per week in Machias, ME

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Obstetrics (LDRP/Postpartum/Nursery)

Job Summary

Join a dedicated team as a Registered Nurse specializing in Obstetrics at a hospital in Machias, Maine. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, age-appropriate care across the full spectrum of obstetric patients, including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and nursery care, as well as post-operative gynecology patients.

Operating independently under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will apply the nursing process to deliver individualized patient care, demonstrating strong clinical competency and judgment. This position emphasizes a commitment to quality improvement, adherence to professional standards, and collaborative teamwork within the unit and across hospital departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide holistic and individualized nursing care to obstetric and post-operative gynecology patients using the full nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Manage care for diverse patient populations including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, nursery, and post-operative gynecology.
• Ensure adherence to all Standards of Nursing Practice, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Effectively manage unit supplies and equipment to support patient care.
• Foster a collaborative environment by promoting teamwork with physicians and interdepartmental staff.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and uphold the organization's mission, vision, and values.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of acute care Registered Nurse experience.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination status, as mandated by state regulations.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical application of the nursing process.
• Proficiency in age-appropriate care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, nursery, and post-operative gynecology patients.
• Demonstrated clinical competency and sound nursing judgment.
• Strong patient teaching abilities.
• Commitment to quality patient care and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adherence to professional ethics and hospital policies, including confidentiality.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 8 hours per shift
• Days per Week: 5 days
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 25, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Maine.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Current STABLE certification.