Neuro Trauma ICU RN
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level II Trauma Center ICU position requiring neuro and trauma experience with a compact or Maine RN license.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 7PM–7AM, 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week
• 26-bed Intensive Care Unit within a 411-bed Level II Trauma Center (air transport receiving facility)
• Patient population includes Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Neuro, Ortho, and Interventional ICU patients, including DKA and multi-system trauma cases
• Specialized procedures include ICP monitoring, external ventricular drain (EVD) management, spinal precautions, hemodynamic line management, arterial lines, chest tubes, and management of critical care drips
• Patient ratio is 1:2 based on acuity (a 3rd patient may be assigned temporarily during discharge or transfer)
• Charting system: Cerner (experience preferred)
• Equipment used includes BD Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Every other weekend rotation required (Night shift: Friday and Saturday)
• Floating may be required to the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU/PCU) or PICU for those with pediatric experience, within scope of practice

Requirements

• Active compact or Maine (ME) RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Neuro and trauma ICU experience is required
• Proficiency with ventilator management, critical care drips, hemodynamic monitoring, A-lines, chest tubes, rhythm recognition, and strong assessment skills required
• COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations required for employment eligibility
• Must not have previously worked as permanent staff at any Northern Light Health facility within the past 3 years
• Permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility in Bangor, ME (candidates residing in Maine are not eligible)
• Two professional references within the past year required; at least one must be from a supervisor, manager, or director (charge nurse acceptable; peer references not accepted)
• Copies of all current certifications required for consideration
• Full SSN, driver's license, and all RTO requests required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Fast-paced environment requiring strong multitasking, prioritization, and the ability to remain calm under pressure — patients may be transported out and return within 90 minutes
• Teamwork and punctuality are essential in this unit
• Orientation consists of general hospital orientation followed by 1 day of unit-specific orientation
• Support staff include RT 24/7, PT/OT Monday–Friday, hospitalist in-house 24/7, intensivist available 24/7 for consult, trauma surgery team, unassigned charge nurse, and a house resource nurse (ICU-level) 24/7
• Holiday time-off requests require special approval; excessive RTO requests are discouraged, and a full week off may need to be added to the end of the contract
• Scrubs may be any color but must appear professional
• Free parking available in designated areas
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply