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Focus Staff

Travel Psychiatry RN

Portland, ME · On-site

$1.8K - $2.5K/wk

... travel nursing job in Portland, Maine. & Requirements * Specialty: Psychiatric * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/16/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights

MedPro Healthcare Staffing

Travel PACU RN

Portland, ME · On-site

Degree from accredited nursing program * BLS, & ACLS Certifications * Eighteen months of recent ... Registered Nurse, RN, Operating Room, Scrub, Circulate, OR, Contract Nurse, Travel Nurse, Agency RN ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Union RN nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Union RN Nurse, you need a current RN license, strong clinical expertise, and a solid understanding of labor rights and workplace regulations. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, safety protocols, and collective bargaining agreements is crucial. Exceptional communication, advocacy, and teamwork skills help you represent both patient interests and those of your nursing colleagues. These competencies ensure quality patient care while also promoting fair workplace practices and effective collaboration within unionized healthcare environments.

What is a Union RN nurse?

Union RN Nurses are registered nurses who are members of a labor union, which represents them in negotiations with employers regarding wages, benefits, working conditions, and other employment-related matters. Being part of a union provides nurses with collective bargaining power to advocate for fair treatment and workplace safety. Union membership can also offer legal support, grievance procedures, and a unified voice in policy discussions affecting nursing practice. Many hospitals and healthcare facilities employ unionized nurses to ensure a structured and fair work environment.

How does being part of a union impact the work environment and daily responsibilities for an RN nurse?

As a union RN, you'll benefit from collective bargaining agreements that often provide structured schedules, standardized pay scales, and clear protocols for issues like staffing ratios and overtime. This can lead to a more predictable work environment and additional support when addressing workplace concerns. However, you may also encounter unique challenges, such as participating in union meetings or navigating contract negotiations. Unionized teams typically collaborate closely, fostering a sense of solidarity and shared advocacy for patient care and workplace safety.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursing Float Pool

Maine Medical Center

Biddeford, ME • On-site

$37.09 - $50.17/hr

Per diem

Re-posted 21 days ago

Maine Medical Center rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

551st of 1,055 rated hospitals

Job description

Description
Maine Medical Center
Biddeford, ME
Nursing
Req #: 87862
Per Diem/Nights
This is a Registered Nurse 2 vacancy open to RN's with Greater than 1 year of Experience
Nursing Float Pool
The Nursing Float Pool is the department for Registered Nurses that are seeking a dynamic position with exposure to a broad range of patient acuity levels. The Float Pool offers the unique opportunity to develop expertise in multiple settings and refine core skill sets. Nurses in this department are adaptable to different units, including specialties, which support flexibility, time-management skills, and critical thinking.
  • Ability to float between multiple Medical-Surgical Units, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Department
  • 12-hour shifts (7-7); Self-Scheduling
  • Every third or every other weekend rotation options

Summary:
The Registered Nurse II - Acute Care - MMC BID SAN role is responsible for the management of patient care, including clinical nursing practice/caring, leadership, management, professionalism, and growth/development, as well as the independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
  • License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. ICU, SCU, ED and PACU RN's require ACLS and PALS Certifications within one year of start date or in accordance with Department guidelines. OB, NICU RN's require NRP Certification within one year of start date or in accordance with Department guidelines. Positions that are fully remote will not require BLS.
  • Experience: One year of RN experience required. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Registered Nurse - Acute Care role
  • Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Annual Electronic Fetal Monitoring competency for any RN assisting Laboring Women required.

Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $37.09 to $50.17 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [email protected] .
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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