Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Bangor, ME
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Bangor, Maine. Join our healthcare team in a Level II Trauma Center's Intermediate Care Unit and experience the best of Maine nursing jobs—combining professional growth with the vibrant culture and scenic beauty of Bangor.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Bangor, Maine (Zip: 04401) – Maine nursing jobs
• Facility: Level II Trauma Center, Intermediate Care Unit (Cardiac Stepdown)
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assignment Dates: December 23, 2025 – March 21, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1910 - $2040
• Unit Size: 12 beds
• Patient Ratio: RN: 1:3-4
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Scrub Color: Any, must be professional
• Parking: Free in designated areas

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license – required for all travel nursing jobs
• Minimum 1 year of Intermediate/PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience (2 years if only Med/Surg with some PCU exposure)
• At least two completed 13-week travel nurse assignments (if first-time traveler)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with trauma and stroke patients (Q2H neuro checks)
• Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation, temporary pacemakers, TR bands, post femoral sheath care
• Skilled in cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem), insulin titration, and drain/ostomy care
• Ability to float to ED, ICU, and CCU as needed
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system preferred
• AACCN and CCRN certifications preferred

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to cardiac, neuro, trauma, and med/surg patients in an Intermediate Care Unit
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, manage cardiac drips, and provide post-procedure cardiac care
• Perform Q2H neuro checks, manage stroke and trauma patients, and respond to emergencies
• Provide respiratory support: high-flow O2, Bipap, trach care, suctioning
• Initiate IVs, manage wound vacs, chest tubes, and drain/ostomy care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams: CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, resource nurses, RTs, hospitalists, and trauma surgery
• Float to ED, ICU, CCU as required
• Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner and hospital equipment

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel job in Bangor, Maine, and join a supportive healthcare team dedicated to excellence in patient care!

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