ICU Registered Nurse
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position requiring neuro and trauma experience and an active ME or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a Level II Trauma Center
• 26-bed ICU including negative pressure rooms
• Patient population includes medical, surgical, trauma, neuro, ortho, and interventional cases
• Experience with ICP monitoring, external ventricular drains (EVD), spinal precautions, DKA, multisystem trauma, sepsis, ARDS, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, stroke
• Typical ratio is 1:2 based on acuity; may have a third patient during transition
• Uses Cerner EMR system (preferred experience), Alaris, and Pyxis equipment
• 12-hour night shifts (7P-7A); every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating may occur to Cardiac ICU, Cardiac Stepdown, Medical Stepdown, or PICU if experienced
• Primary duties include comprehensive ICU nursing care for diverse and complex patient populations
• Team includes unassigned charge nurse, 24/7 resource nurse/house supervisor, RT, hospitalist, intensivist, trauma surgery team, and weekday PT/OT
• General hospital orientation is followed by one unit-based shift
• Holiday coverage varies by need; time off requires manager approval
• Solid color professional scrubs required
• Free designated parking available
• Influenza vaccination required for all starts from 9/30/2024 onward; medical exemptions must be pre-approved
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Travel pairs will not be placed in the same position

Requirements

• Active ME or compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required; at least 1 year in specialty
• Neuro and trauma experience required, including EVD and ICP monitoring
• Ventilator management, critical care drips, drain management, stroke experience, hemodynamic lines (A-lines/CVP), cardiac rhythm recognition, chest tubes, and tracheostomy care required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• PALS certification preferred; PICU experience is a plus
• Must reside 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME; special case-by-case approval required for those 100+ miles north
• No previous permanent employment with any Northern Light Health hospital

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