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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit night shift role requiring intermediate care experience and a ME or compact RN license.

Details

• Position is in the Intermediate Care Unit (PCU) at a Level II Trauma Center
• Patient population includes trauma, neuro (strokes, stable craniotomies), respiratory illness, post-op surgical, sepsis, IVDA, cardiac (STEMI, NSTEMI, CHF, AFIB, s/p Cardiac Cath, s/p Ablation, post-TAVR)
• Typical RN-to-patient ratio is 1:3-4 on both days and nights
• Unit contains 12 beds with support from CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, ICU-trained resource nurses, RT, and hospitalists
• Uses Cerner for charting (experience highly preferred), Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week, every other weekend required
• May float to ED, ICU, or CCU depending on intermediate needs

Requirements

• Active ME or compact RN license required
• Minimum one year of current PCU/intermediate care experience, or two years if primary experience is Med/Surg with some PCU exposure
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required; AACCN/CCRN preferred
• Direct experience managing trauma and stroke patients, including regular neuro checks
• Proficiency with cardiac rhythm interpretation, high flow O2, chest tubes, wound vacs, Bipap, trach/vent management, IV starts, and cardiac/insulin drips
• Experience with temporary pacemakers, TR bands, femoral sheath care, and post-cardiac procedures
• Cerner EMR experience highly preferred
• Must have completed at least two prior 13-week travel assignments; first-time travelers not eligible
• Candidates must not have worked in a permanent capacity at any Northern Light Health Hospital
• Flu vaccination required for assignments with a start date after 9/30/2024, with medical exemptions considered

Additional Information

• Role involves caring for complex intermediate-level trauma, neuro, respiratory, surgical, and cardiac patients
• Expect to perform Q2H neuro checks, manage drips, and provide advanced respiratory and cardiac support
• Extensive multidisciplinary support including ICU-trained resources, PT/OT, and in-unit RT is available
• Orientation includes general hospital onboarding and one day on the assigned unit
• Professional scrubs of any color are required
• Holiday coverage is based on unit needs
• Low census call back may occur as needed
• Parking is free in designated areas
• Candidates must reside 100+ miles South/SW of the facility to be considered