RN - Intermediate Medical Care
Portland, ME
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RN - IMC (Intermediate Medical Care)

Location: Portland, Maine
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Intermediate Medical Care (IMC)
• Specialty: General Intermediate Level of Care
• Shifts: Day (7am-7:30pm) and Night (7pm-7:30am)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: As needed (36 hours)
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Will float to appropriate similar units at IMC level or lower as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in specialty (IMC)
• Must have IMC experience
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment at med-surg level or higher (prior travel experience required)
• IMC travel experience preferred

Education & Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Completion of mandatory onboarding education modules

Unit Information

• Unit Beds: 12 beds on IMC side (36 beds total on R9)
• Patient Ratios:

  • IMC patients: 1:3
  • When floating to med-surg: 1:4-5 (days), 1:5-6 (nights)
• Equipment: Telemetry, BIPAP, Hi-Flow O2, Insulin drips for DKA protocol
• EMR System: Epic

Patient Population

• Respiratory conditions
• Medical telemetry patients
• Some surgical patients
• Sepsis, DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
• Altered Mental Status
• Failure to Thrive
• Respiratory Failure
• Various acute on chronic medical conditions

Desired Personality Traits

• Teamwork and flexibility
• Accountability and ownership
• Good communication skills
• Patient-centered care approach
• Can-do attitude

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Any
• Unacceptable Attire: Unprofessional clothing or shirts with logos not related to the hospital

This position is ideal for RNs with IMC experience looking for a travel assignment in a supportive, team-oriented environment with a diverse patient population.