
Travel Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Registered Nurse - $1,908 per week in Pownal, ME
Job Description
World Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Lewiston, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements
• Specialty: Long Term Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel
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Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Post Acute / Long-Term Care (LTC) – Day Shift
Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Duration: 13-week assignment
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) partners with residents and interdisciplinary care teams to create a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment. This role involves providing both direct and indirect nursing care while promoting comfort, dignity, and quality of life for post-acute and long-term care residents.
Units & Patient Population
• Specialized Memory Care Unit: Provides care to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, emphasizing both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to address cognitive and behavioral needs in a home-like long-term care setting.
• Transitional Rehabilitation Unit: A short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation unit supporting patients recovering from surgeries, fractures, strokes, and other acute conditions. Nursing care may include IV therapy, wound care, and geriatric assessments.
• Long-Term Care Unit: Delivers comprehensive nursing care to residents requiring long-term placement in a residential environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care in accordance with established standards and protocols
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and provide ongoing care
• Float between units as needed based on operational and patient care needs
• Maintain accurate documentation using an electronic medical record system
Job Requirements
Education:
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Licensure:
• Active State of Maine RN license or compact RN license
• Candidates with licensure hits will not be considered
Experience:
• 1–3 years of RN experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required
Certifications:
• BLS/BCLS required
Skills & Qualifications:
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays
• Willingness to float to other units as needed
Additional Information
• Previous employees are not eligible for consideration
• Up to 16 hours of orientation may be unpaid
• Holiday coverage required
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius
• Local travelers may be subject to a reduced local rate
• EMR system used: EPIC
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other protected status.
Please note: Only candidates who meet all minimum qualifications and required certifications will be considered.
About World Nurses
World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled
healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with
opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We
believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our
business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in
placement.
Benefits
• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Relocation bonus
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Geriatrics
Employment Type
Travel nursingPRN
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
Long term careSkilled nursing facility
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About World Nurses
World Nurses is a company that specializes in helping registered nurses (RNs) find jobs and relocate to Hawaii. They provide comprehensive support, handling tasks such as paperwork and logistics, allowing nurses to focus on their careers. The company aims to help nurses build a fulfilling career and life in Hawaii, known for its beauty and unique culture.



