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

Registered Nurse - ICU | Elsworth, ME | Contract

Quick Look

• Weekly Gross Pay: $2,262 - $2,381
• Shift: 7P-7A, 12 Hours
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks

Join a leading acute-care hospital as a Registered Nurse in the ICU department. We are seeking dedicated and experienced RNs to provide high-quality care in a dynamic healthcare environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and to develop your skills in a supportive setting.

General Information:

• Beds: Mixed acuity unit with 9 ICU beds available, accommodating both ICU and Med-Surg level patients, continuously changing based on inpatient acuity & census.
• Minimum experience: 2 years; 1 year of ICU experience required.
• First-time travelers are welcome.

Patient Types:

• Patients requiring vents, Sepsis, PNA, DKA, Detox, CHF, COPD exacerbation.
• Surgical complications including Total Joints (knees, hips, etc.), General Surgical, Appendicitis, Colectomies, Small Bowel Resection, Urology (Turps, Cystos).
• Patients with substance use disorder in addition to other medical issues.
• Pediatric patients that must stay overnight after surgery (rare).

Patient Ratios:

• 1:3 - acuity based.

Required Certifications:

• BLS, ACLS, PALS.

Skills Required:

• Previous Charge RN experience highly preferred; however, the manager is willing to accept travelers without this if they are willing to be trained as Charge and to work in that capacity as needed during their contract.
• Experience with chest tubes, traches, drains, wound vacs, IVs, PCAs, Epidurals (rare), CVP, A-Line care/blood draws.
• Ability to manage insulin gtts and cardiac gtts.
• Nursing must read and interpret strips for ICU and MSU.

Support on the Unit:

• Charge nurse takes assignment most shifts.
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7.
• Hospitalist available 24/7.
• Intensivist available on a rotation for consult (not in house).
• Centralized Tele monitoring tech.

Charting System: Cerner

Floating:

• May float to Med-Surg to take a patient assignment (ratio 1:5 days & 1:6 nights).
• May float to ED to assist as helping hands.

Orientation:

• General hospital orientation includes online learning modules through Health Stream and Promise Point, along with time spent with the Clinical Education department.
• 1 shift on unit and 1 additional shift for charge training if applicable; need varies depending on current staff available.

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: Every other; travel pairs are allowed to work the same weekend generally.
• No call required.
• Holiday expectations: Yes, as needed.
• Approval of time off: Seek manager approval.

Other Notes:

• Scrub Color: Any color, must be professional.
• Free Parking: Yes.

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 and join a supportive team, apply today!