Location: Machias, ME

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Night shift; specific days of week not specified)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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

• Deliver safe, effective, patient- and family-centered medical-surgical nursing care with compassion and clarity
• Perform excellent patient assessments and develop appropriate care plans
• Document clinical care accurately and timely in the electronic health record
• Respond rapidly and efficiently in emergency situations to protect patient safety
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Function independently while collaborating with colleagues to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) — title indicates RN level practice; current RN license in Maine expected
• Proven experience in Medical-Surgical nursing and patient assessment
• Strong clinical documentation and computer skills
• Ability to act quickly and efficiently in emergency situations
• High degree of professionalism and commitment to patient-family centered care

Knowledge & Skills

• Medical-Surgical Nursing expertise and bedside care
• Patient assessment and triage skills
• Patient-family centered care approach
• Clinical documentation best practices
• Emergency response and crisis management
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Comfortable working independently and making informed clinical decisions
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to state standards

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Travel reimbursement for assignment-related expenses
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Life Insurance and basic protection for peace of mind
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

Travel Perks: Explore Machias, ME

This is a travel contract in scenic Downeast Maine. Enjoy the Machias River and Machias Bay for kayaking, fishing, and peaceful waterfront walks. Take short trips to Lubec and Quoddy Head State Park to see the easternmost point of the U.S. and iconic lighthouses, or explore the rugged Bold Coast trails for great hiking and coastal views. Local seafood shacks and farmers markets offer fresh, local flavors — perfect for quick weekend adventures.

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