Job Description

Step into the ER as a Registered Nurse with our travel program in Lincoln, Maine, where every shift is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in urgent, life‑changing moments. Beginning November 18, 2025, this assignment offers a guaranteed 40 hours per week, with a competitive weekly pay range of $2,131 to $2,278. You’ll join a fast‑paced, patient‑centered team that thrives on rapid assessment, decisive action, and clear communication, delivering high‑quality care under pressure while developing leadership skills that can propel your career to the next level. Imagine guiding anxious patients and their families through challenging experiences, coordinating with physicians and specialists, and contributing to a department renowned for its teamwork, efficiency, and compassionate approach. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to deepen your expertise in emergency nursing while preserving the human touch that defines outstanding care.

Maine’s beauty runs deep beyond the hospital walls. Lincoln and its surrounding coastline offer scenic bays, tranquil rivers, and pine‑lined shores perfect for winding down after hectic shifts. You’ll find charm in small-town streets, local diners, and fresh seafood aplenty, with fall foliage painting the hills in brilliant color and coastal sunsets that linger in memory. From quiet moments by the water to weekend explorations along scenic byways, Maine provides renewal and perspective—an ideal backdrop to the demanding, rewarding work of ER nursing. And for those who crave variety, our program also provides opportunities to work in additional locations across the United States, expanding your clinical horizons while maintaining the security of a supported assignment.

Location Benefits: In Lincoln, you’ll experience a close‑knit community atmosphere paired with access to outdoor recreation, healthcare collaboration, and dependable support systems. The region’s slower pace can enhance patient relationships and team cohesion, while the broader travel program opens doors to diverse ED settings—from coastal communities to urban centers—allowing you to observe a wide range of presentations, protocols, and patient populations. This combination fosters rapid clinical growth, resilience, and a broader professional network. You’ll benefit from consistent scheduling that respects your guaranteed 40 hours, while the travel model offers learning opportunities across shifts, patient acuity, and interdisciplinary teamwork, all designed to sharpen your expertise and advance your ER nursing career.

Role Specifics and Benefits: As an ER RN on assignment, your days will center on triage and rapid patient assessment, initiating stabilizing interventions, administering medications, establishing IV access, and initiating or interpreting telemetry and monitor data. You’ll perform wound care, wound exceptions, and procedural assistance while coordinating with physicians, techs, social work, and case managers to ensure seamless patient flow and safe discharges. Documentation in the electronic health record, adherence to evidence‑based protocols, and compliance with regulatory standards will be second nature as you advocate for patients and families.

Professional growth unfolds through exposure to a broad case mix, including trauma, pediatric, neonatal, and medical emergencies, with opportunities to refine clinical judgment, leadership, and mentorship abilities. The program emphasizes skill advancement within emergency nursing, enabling you to pursue certifications, expand critical care competencies, and assume roles with greater autonomy as your assignments extend. Competitive benefits include a sign‑on or completion bonus, housing assistance to ease transitions, and clear extension opportunities for continued collaboration with the company. Comprehensive support is a core pillar: 24/7 assistance while traveling with the organization, access to a dedicated staffing team, and robust resources to address housing, travel logistics, and clinical questions so you can focus on patient care. Note that the hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Company Values: Our company is committed to empowering staff, prioritizing career advancement, and cultivating a supportive work environment where every nurse can thrive. We invest in your professional development, offer constructive feedback, foster collaborative leadership, and recognize the vital contributions you bring to urgent care. You’ll join colleagues who value empathy, integrity, and continuous learning, creating a culture where your skills are sharpened, your voice is heard, and your growth is part of the mission.

Call to Action: If you’re ready to elevate your ER nursing career, embrace new landscapes, and join a team that champions your development and well‑being, apply today. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact, expand your expertise, and be supported every step of the way as you help patients in one of Maine’s most scenic regions—and, through the travel program, gain access to broader experiences across the country. Begin your journey with us and shape the future of emergency care.

Note: The described hours and pay rates are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

TLC Nursing is a nationwide healthcare staffing agency that provides high-quality, dependable healthcare professionals to hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and home health organizations across the United States. Built on the values of trust, reliability, integrity, and exceptional patient care, TLC Nursing has become a preferred partner for facilities looking for consistent and compassionate clinical support.

We place Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Allied Health professionals, Travel Healthcare Workers, and more. Through a people-first approach and deep industry expertise, we match the right clinicians to the right opportunities while supporting them throughout their entire assignment.

Shift Shield – Industry-Exclusive Protection

TLC Nursing is the only company in the healthcare staffing industry to offer Shift Shield — a program designed to protect clinicians from preventable assignment disruptions and ensure they are compensated fairly when facilities cancel shifts unexpectedly.

Shift Shield provides:

• Guaranteed compensation for last-minute or preventable facility-driven cancellations
• Protection against income loss, giving clinicians peace of mind
• A consistent and fair work experience, unmatched by competitors
• Increased transparency between TLC Nursing, clinicians, and facilities

This unique program demonstrates TLC Nursing’s commitment to putting healthcare workers first and creating a more stable, predictable staffing experience.

Why Healthcare Professionals and Facilities Choose TLC Nursing

✓ Proven Industry Expertise

More than two decades of staffing experience with a strong understanding of travel contracts, compliance, credentialing, and rapid deployment.

✓ Highest Standards of Quality & Compliance

We follow rigorous screening processes to ensure each clinician meets all state, federal, and facility-specific requirements.

✓ Premium Support for Clinicians

Dedicated recruiters, 24/7 availability, and a supportive approach that focuses on communication, transparency, and long-term relationships.

✓ Nationwide Coverage

Staffing solutions in all 50 states, including travel contracts, per-diem, local contracts, permanent placements, and crisis response.

Mission Statement

To enhance the delivery of patient care by connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with the facilities that need them most — while providing unmatched support, protection, and reliability through programs like Shift Shield.

Next Steps

Thank you for choosing TLC Nursing for your next travel assignment. Let's expedite your submission to the job of your liking by completing your professional profile on our iTraveler app. We invite you to download our iTraveler app from the App Store or Google Play to simplify your travel nursing journey. The iTraveler app streamlines your experience, providing access to job listings, schedules, and important updates at your fingertips. Stay connected with TLC Nursing and take control of your healthcare career with the iTraveler app. We highly recommend our applicants install the iTraveler app along with completing their professional profile and uploading the following documents:

• Resume
• Active BLS
• COVID Vaccination Card
• Two Professional References
• Skills checklist
• Your Professional License

Did you know you can earn up to $1000 per referral? You DO NOT need to be an employee of TLC Nursing to earn this $$$. You can track each of your referrals and get paid out with Visa Gift Cards once your referral meets our requirements. Click Here to Get Started earning unlimited Referral BONUS!!! You DO NOT need to be a current or former employee of TLC Nursing to earn referral bonuses; EVERYONE Qualifies for this BONUS!!!

So, WHY choose to travel with TLC Nursing?

TLC Nursing is your destination for boutique healthcare jobs, whether it is Travel, Local, Per Diem, or Permanent Placement. TLC Nursing is your trusted career partner. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. At TLC Nursing, we're not just a staffing agency but a healthcare family dedicated to positively impacting our community. Join a dynamic team and become part of a caring community that values your skills, dedication, and contributions.

Why Join TLC Nursing?
TLC Nursing has the best and the highest-paying travel RN, travel LPN, and travel Allied jobs. Discover rewarding careers in travel nursing with TLC Nursing, a nurse-owned and operated travel nursing agency. Our wide range of job listings includes travel nursing jobs, travel allied jobs, travel RN jobs, and travel LPN jobs.

Competitive Compensation: Earn the best weekly rates on your assignment. We will beat any offer for the same open position.
Diverse Work Settings: You will experience diverse environments such as acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, and prisons.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits:
Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
25K Life Insurance on day one!
401 (k) with a matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase.
Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend.
Unlimited referral bonus!
Access to unlimited continuing education units online.

We are proudly a Nurse-owned and operated travel nurse and travel healthcare staffing agency!

Vermont Business Magazine voted us The Best Staffing Agency in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2017!

TLC Nursing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Daily paid, Permanent employment, Contract work, Work experience placement, Summer work, Local area, Relocation package, Free visa, Shift work, Weekend work,

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