Intermediate Care Unit RN
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position with night shifts and a focus on trauma and neuro patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work in an Intermediate Care/PCU unit within a hospital setting
• Handles patient populations including trauma (Level II), cardiac, neuro, respiratory, and medical/surgical cases
• Patient ratio is typically 1 RN to 3-4 patients per shift
• Uses Cerner EMR with preference for prior Cerner experience
• 12-hour night shifts from 7PM to 7AM with every other weekend required
• Float to ED, ICU, or CCU may be required for intermediate level assignments in those departments
• Unit staffed with CNA, resource nurse, RT, hospitalist, phlebotomy, and PT/OT support
• Daily responsibilities include caring for trauma, neuro, respiratory, medical/surgical, and cardiac patients
• Will manage cardiac, respiratory, neuro, and general surgical complications in a Level II trauma environment
• Provide Q2H neuro checks for stroke and stable craniotomy patients
• Charge experience is preferred; please indicate if you have held a charge role
• Unit support includes 24/7 resource nurse and respiratory therapy, as well as phlebotomy and IV/VAT team support for certain procedures
• General hospital orientation provided, followed by one unit-specific training day
• May be scheduled for low census call-back depending on patient volumes
• Flu vaccination is required for all assignments starting after 9/30/2024 unless medical exemption is granted
• Professional scrubs of any color are permitted
• Holiday coverage is based on unit needs and may be required

Requirements

• Active ME or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year PCU or Intermediate Care RN experience required
• If only Med/Surg experience, minimum 2 years with some PCU experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Must have experience with trauma, stroke, and Q2H neuro checks
• Experience needed with cardiac rhythm interpretation, temporary pacemakers, post-femoral sheath care, cardiac drips (Amio, Cardizem), and titrating insulin drips
• Must demonstrate skill in trach care, vents, high-flow O2, bipap, chest tubes, wound vacs, general drain/ostomy care, and IV starts
• Cerner EMR experience highly preferred
• Cannot have worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
• Perm address must be 100+ miles south or southwest of Bangor, Maine to be eligible for travel rate
• First-time travelers must have completed at least two 13-week travel assignments

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts