Critical Care Float ICU RN
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level II Trauma Center, requiring a compact or Maine RN license and at least 2 years of ICU experience with neuro and trauma expertise.

Details

• 26-bed ICU including some negative pressure rooms
• Patient population includes Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Neuro, Ortho, and Interventional cases
• Manages ICP monitoring, EVDs, spinal precautions, DKA, multi-system trauma, sepsis, ARDS, COVID, PNA, COPD, and stroke patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2 based on acuity, occasionally 1:3 during discharge/transfer transitions
• 12-hour day shifts (7A-7P), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required: every other Sat/Sun (day) or Fri/Sat (night)
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required to Cardiac Care Unit, Cardiac or Medical Stepdown, and PICU (if pediatric experience)
• Uses Cerner charting system, Alaris pumps, and Pyxis medication system

Requirements

• Active compact or Maine RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Neuro and trauma experience required, including EVD and ICP monitoring
• Experience with ventilator management, critical care drips, drain management, stroke care, hemodynamic lines (A-lines/CVP), cardiac rhythm recognition, chest tubes, and tracheostomy care
• Strong assessment skills required
• PICU experience preferred but not required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Flu vaccination required for clearance, medical exemptions only with facility approval

Additional Information

• Support on the unit includes 24/7 Resource Nurse/House Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and Intensivist consult coverage
• Trauma Surgery team manages their own patients; PT/OT available Monday-Friday
• Charge nurse coverage unassigned and may carry a patient load during critical staffing situations
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation followed by one shift on the unit
• Holiday coverage varies based on need and requires manager approval
• Scrubs must be a solid, professional color
• Free parking available in designated areas
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must not have prior permanent employment with any Northern Light Health hospital
• Permanent residence must be located 100+ miles South/Southwest of the facility for consideration
• All time-off requests must be approved by the manager