Progressive Care / Intermediate Care RN
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Intermediate Care Unit position requiring PCU or Med/Surg experience and a compact or Maine RN license.

Details

• Work in a 12-bed Intermediate Care Unit (PCU) within a Level II Trauma Center
• Cares for trauma, neuro, medical/surgical, and cardiac patient populations including strokes, craniotomies, respiratory failure, sepsis, STEMI/NSTEMI, CHF, and post-cardiac procedure patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3-4 on both day and night shifts
• 12-hour night shift schedule (7P-7A), 48 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• May be placed on low census call back
• Floats to ED, ICU, or CCU when an intermediate-level assignment is available in those departments
• Uses Cerner charting system, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors
• Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, 24/7 ICU-trained resource nurse, 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 hospitalist, and IV/VAT team for ultrasound-guided IVs and PICC/midline placement

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or Maine)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; AACN and CCRN certifications preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Intermediate/PCU level experience, or 2 years of Med/Surg experience with some PCU exposure
• Trauma experience required for neuro/trauma patients, including Q2H neuro checks and stroke patient care
• Experience with high flow O2, chest tubes, wound vac/VAC dressing changes, BiPAP, drain/ostomy care, and IV starts
• Experience caring for trached patients on vents, including administering 100% FiO2 via suction support and trach suctioning
• Cardiac experience with temporary pacemakers, TR bands, post-femoral sheath care, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience with cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem) and insulin titration required
• Must complete general hospital orientation followed by 1 day of unit orientation

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for trauma, neuro, medical/surgical, and cardiac PCU patients
• RNs start their own peripheral IVs
• Charge nurse may take patients as needed
• Holiday coverage expectations vary based on unit needs
• Scrubs may be any color but must be professional in appearance
• Free parking available in designated areas
• First-time travelers considered if they have completed at least two 13-week assignments
• Candidates must not have prior permanent employment at any Northern Light Health hospital
• Permanent address must be located 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility to be considered
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start, with medical exemptions only considered and subject to client approval