ICU Registered Nurse
Elsworth, ME
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse - ICU | Elsworth, ME | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $2,242 - $2,360
• Shift: 7A-7P, 12 Hours
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks

Join a leading acute-care hospital as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Elsworth, ME. We are seeking dedicated professionals with a passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence. This contract position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a diverse patient population.

General Information:

• Beds: Mixed acuity unit - 9 ICU beds available, caring for both ICU and Med Surg level patients, with patient assignments changing based on inpatient acuity and census.
• Minimum experience required: 2 years; 1 year of ICU experience is mandatory.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Patient Types:

• Ventilator patients, Sepsis, Pneumonia (PNA), Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), Detox, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations.
• Surgical complications including Total Joints (knees, hips, etc.), General Surgical, Appendicitis, Colectomies, Small Bowel Resection, Urology (Turps, Cystos).
• Patients with substance use disorders alongside other medical issues.
• Occasional pediatric patients who must stay overnight after surgery (rare).

Patient Ratios: 1:3, acuity-based.

Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.

Skills Required:

• Previous Charge RN experience is highly preferred; however, the manager is willing to accept travelers without this if they are open to training as Charge and working in that capacity as needed during their contract.
• Skills in managing chest tubes, tracheostomies, drains, wound vacs, IVs, patient-controlled analgesia (PCAs), and epidurals (rare).
• Ability to care for patients with insulin and cardiac drips.
• Nursing staff must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips for both ICU and Med Surg units.

Support on the Unit:

• Charge nurse takes assignments most shifts.
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7.
• Hospitalist and Intensivist available on a rotational basis for consults (not in-house).
• Centralized Tele monitoring tech available.

Charting System: Cerner.

Floating: May float to Med Surg to take a patient assignment (ratio 1:5 days & 1:6 nights) and may float to the Emergency Department (ED) to assist as needed.

Orientation: Includes general hospital orientation with online learning modules through Health Stream and Promise Point, plus time spent with the Clinical Education department. One shift on the unit and one additional shift for charge training if applicable, depending on current staff availability.

Scheduling: Weekend rotation every other week; travel pairs are generally allowed to work the same weekend. No on-call requirements.

Holiday Expectations: Yes, as needed, with approval of time off required from the manager.

Additional Notes:

• Scrub color: Any color, must be professional.
• Free parking available.

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 now to join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients!