Location: Calais, ME

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts; schedule varies with primary coverage on nights and weekends (12hr night shifts, exact start/end times vary by facility)

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, patient-family centered emergency care that aligns with hospital and Maine state standards
• Perform rapid, accurate assessments and act quickly and effectively in emergency situations
• Develop and communicate patient care plans with the care team to ensure coordinated treatment
• Maintain strict confidentiality and document patient encounters thoroughly and clearly
• Use clinical judgment to function independently while collaborating with physicians and staff
• Operate clinical systems and electronic documentation with strong computer skills
• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization through compassionate care

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine or authorization to practice pending licensure by endorsement
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current BCLS required
• ACLS and PALS required (within six months of hire date if not current on start)
• Minimum 2 years of emergency department nursing experience preferred
• Proven ability to function independently and perform under pressure

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong emergency nursing and rapid assessment skills
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Thorough documentation and electronic charting proficiency
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and patient-centered care
• Solid clinical decision-making and emergency response capabilities
• Comfort with ED workflows, triage, and high-acuity patient care

Benefits

• Comfortable housing assistance and resources to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make credentialing smoother
• Paid time off so you can recharge after those intense nights
• Continuing education support to keep your skills sharp and your certifications current
• Travel reimbursement and support for contract travel logistics
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment
• Professional development opportunities and clinical mentorship

Travel Perks: Explore Calais, ME

Calais sits on the scenic St. Croix River at the Maine–New Brunswick border, so you can enjoy waterfront walks, birdwatching, and peaceful coastal scenery on your days off. Explore the nearby St. Croix Island International Historic Site, take short drives to charming coastal towns like Lubec and the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, try local seafood, paddle or fish in tidal estuaries, and enjoy easy cross-border day trips to St. Stephen, NB for shopping and local culture. For weekend adventures, the wider Downeast Maine coast offers rugged beauty and small-town charm.

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