ICU Nurse – Neuro & Trauma
Bangor, ME
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

ICU Nurse Opportunity - Bangor, ME

Facility Overview

• Level II Trauma Center
• 411 beds total
• ICU beds: 26 (includes some negative pressure rooms)

Start Date

• November 12th start needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience
• First-time travelers welcome

Patient Types

• Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Neuro, Orthopedic, Interventional patients
• Conditions include ICP monitoring, External Ventricular Drain (EVD), spinal precautions, DKA, multi-system trauma, sepsis, ARDS, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, stroke

Patient Ratios

• Typically 1:2 based on acuity
• May occasionally have 3 patients during transitions

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• PALS preferred (for possible float to PICU if experienced)

Skills & Experience

• Neuro and trauma experience required (EVD & ICP monitoring)
• Ventilator management, critical care drips, drain management
• Stroke care, hemodynamic lines (A-lines, CVP)
• Cardiac rhythm recognition, chest tubes, tracheostomy care
• Strong assessment skills
• PICU experience preferred but not required (may float to PICU if qualified)
• Charge nurse experience should be noted if applicable

Unit Support

• Charge nurse: Unassigned (may have critical staffing situations)
• Resource nurse/house supervisor available 24/7
• Respiratory therapist in-house 24/7
• Hospitalist in-house 24/7
• Intensivist available 24/7 for consults
• Trauma surgery team manages their own patients
• PT/OT available Monday-Friday

Charting System / Equipment

• Cerner (preferred experience)
• Alaris infusion pumps
• Pyxis medication system

Floating Opportunities

• Cardiac Care Unit (ICU) within scope
• Cardiac Stepdown or Medical Stepdown units
• PICU if pediatric experience and PALS certification

Orientation

• General hospital orientation plus 1 shift on unit

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation every other weekend

  • Dayshift: Saturday/Sunday
  • Nightshift: Friday/Saturday
• No on-call responsibilities
• Holiday work varies based on need; requests approved by manager
• Time off requests approved by manager

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Any solid color, must be professional
• Free parking in designated areas

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

Documentation & Compliance Requirements (examples)

• ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Criminal background check, drug screen
• Immunizations and titers (Hep B, MMR, Varicella, TDAP)
• Physical exam and health screenings
• Employment authorization and license verification
• Annual core competencies and flu documentation

This position is ideal for ICU nurses with strong neuro and trauma experience looking for a supportive Level II trauma center environment with diverse patient populations and opportunities to float to related critical care units.