PCU Registered Nurse
Bangor, ME
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Bangor, ME | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: Not specified
• Shift: 7P-7A (12 Hours)
• Start Date: 10/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: Not specified

Join a leading acute-care hospital in Bangor, ME, as a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This is an exciting opportunity for both experienced nurses and first-time travelers looking to make a difference in patient care. The facility is a Level II Trauma Center, providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient population.

General Information:

• Patient Types: Cardiac and Medical patients; Post-op General Surgery or Trauma, including s/p cardiac cath, s/p ablation, 24h post-op TAVR, STEMI, NSTEMI, CHF, AFIB with RVR, Sepsis, COPD, ETOH withdrawal, IVDA, COVID, PNA, and Respiratory Failure requiring Bipap or High Flow O2.
• Patient Ratios: RN: 1:3-4 (Days & Nights); Tech: 1:6 (Days & Nights).

Experience Requirements:

• 1 year of Intermediate/PCU level of care experience, or 2 years of Med/Surg experience with some PCU.
• Experience with trached patients on vents is required, including knowledge of administering 100% FiO2 via suction support.

Required Certifications:

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• PCU level RN/skillset

Skills Required:

• Trach care and suctioning, stroke patient management, Q2H neuro checks, high-flow O2, trauma patient experience.
• Chest tubes, Wound Vacs/VAC dressing changes, Bipap, non-titrating vasoactive or antiarrhythmic drips, cardiac rhythm interpretation, temporary pacemakers, TR bands, post-femoral sheath care, insulin drips, general drain/ostomy care, IV starts.

Support on the Unit:

• CNA ratio 1:6
• Charge nurse may have patients if needed
• Resource Nurse 24/7
• RT 24/7
• Hospitalist 24/7
• IV/VAT Team available for US guided IVs and PICC/Midline placement; RN will start their own PIVs.

Charting System/Equipment: Cerner, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, GE Monitors.

Floating: May float to ED, ICU, CCU if there is an intermediate assignment in one of those departments.

Orientation: General hospital orientation followed by 1 day on the unit.

Scheduling: Weekend rotation every other week. Up to 7 days of time off can be approved, with holiday requests needing manager approval. Scrub color is any, but must be professional. Free parking is available in designated areas.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career, apply today!