Cardiac Sonographer
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer with a minimum of 1 year of experience for a 13-week travel contract at a Level II Trauma Center and Certified Stroke Center in Bangor, ME.

Details

• Work in a hospital-based Echocardiography department with 7 imaging rooms capable of accommodating Echo procedures
• Level II Trauma Center serving approximately two-thirds of the state of Maine, with air transport capabilities; also a Certified Stroke Center
• Adult inpatient and outpatient population
• Routine scans include structural heart studies, cardiac echos, TEEs, and stress tests
• Average daily caseload of 60–70 patients (inpatient and outpatient combined)
• Uses Philips equipment and Cerner EMR
• 40 hours per week on a variable schedule with 8 or 10 hour shifts
• Weekend rotation required, done in rotation with other staff
• Call rotation typically involves 1 night per week (on-call shifts are preferred-only)
• Holiday coverage is considered part of the weekend/call rotation (preferred only)
• Floating within the facility only

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
• Current BLS and ARDMS certification required
• CCI-RCS certification preferred
• Compact or Maine state license required if applicable
• Two professional references within the past year required, with at least one from a Supervisor, Manager, or Director (Charge Nurse acceptable; peer references not accepted)
• Full SSN, Driver's License, and copies of all certifications required for consideration
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start
• Candidate's permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility
• Candidates must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Supported by an Echo Supervisor, 6–9 additional sonographers, and 7 cardiologists on staff
• One week of orientation provided
• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of application and are subject to manager approval
• Teal scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• Medical exemptions for the flu vaccination requirement are accepted and subject to facility review; a minimum of 2 weeks must be allowed for the approval process