Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN Charge Nurse for a Med/Surg unit with telemetry monitoring and minimum one year of specialty experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Medical Surgical unit (non-surgical), caring for a diverse range of adult patients except primary cardiac cases
• Unit features 44 private and semi-private rooms with a Level II Trauma Center environment
• Typical patient diagnoses include stroke, COPD, respiratory illnesses, GI bleeds, renal failure, electrolyte imbalances, altered mental status, weakness, and non-operable fractures
• Med-Tele patients are monitored with telemetry; nurses are expected to read and interpret rhythm strips
• RN day shift ratio is 1:4-5 and night shift is 1:5-6, adjusted for acuity and tech support
• Floating required to any area with Med/Tele patients as needed
• Uses Cerner for charting (not required), Alaris pumps, and Pyxis medication management systems
• Work schedule is 7A-7P, 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend rotation
• No on-call responsibilities
• Holiday time off (RTO) is not approved at this time
• Charge nurses generally do not have a direct patient assignment
• Multidisciplinary team support includes CNAs, house supervisors, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and therapy staff
• Two days of hospital orientation followed by one shift on unit
• Professional dress code; any color scrubs allowed, but crocs with holes and artificial nails are prohibited
• Personal cell phone use is restricted except during breaks
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO requests require manager approval
• Free parking available in designated areas

Requirements

• Active ME or Compact RN license required
• Minimum of one year recent Med/Surg RN experience required; previous charge experience highly preferred
• BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and ACLS certification preferred
• Proficiency in cardiac and insulin drip management, heparin drips, and general Med/Surg nursing skills (wound care, IV antibiotics, drain and tube management, IV starts, central line management, trach care, chest tube management)
• Must be comfortable with telemetry monitoring and interpreting EKG/rhythm strips
• Applicants must not have worked previously in a permanent capacity at any Northern Light Health Hospital
• Candidates must reside 100+ miles South/Southwest of Bangor, ME to be considered
• Flu vaccination required unless an approved medical exemption is provided

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