Intermediate Care Unit RN
Bangor, ME
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Intermediate Care Unit Nurse - Bangor, ME

Job Overview

• Specialty: Intermediate Care Unit (PCU)
• Location: Bangor, Maine
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP

Experience Requirements

• Intermediate/PCU level care experience: Minimum 1 year
• If only Med/Surg experience with some PCU: Minimum 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Must have completed at least two 13-week travel assignments (i.e., prior travel experience required)

Patient Population & Care

• Level II Trauma Center with 12 Intermediate Care beds
• Patient types include:

  • Trauma (Level 2 trauma patients)
  • Neuro (strokes, stable craniotomies, CIWA, seizure precautions)
  • Medical/Surgical (respiratory illnesses including COVID/Flu/Pneumonia, long-term trachs with vents, respiratory failure requiring Bipap or High Flow O2, COPD exacerbation, post-op general surgery, sepsis, IV drug abuse, thyroid storm)
  • Cardiac (STEMI, NSTEMI, CHF, AFIB with RVR, post cardiac cath, post ablation, 24h post-op TAVR)

Patient Ratios

• RN: 1:3-4 (days and nights)
• Tech: 1:6-12 (days and nights, dependent on staffing)

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• AACCN and CCRN preferred

Clinical Skills & Competencies

• Trauma experience required, including stroke patient care and Q2H neuro checks
• Medical/Surgical skills: high flow O2, chest tubes, wound vac/VAC dressing changes, Bipap, drain/ostomy care, IV starts, trach care and suctioning (RT support provided)
• Cardiac skills: temporary pacemakers, TR bands, post femoral sheath care, cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Drip management: cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem), insulin titration (travelers without insulin/cardiac drip experience will be declined)

Unit Support & Resources

• CNA support (ratio 1:6-12)
• Charge nurse (may have patients if needed)
• Phlebotomy
• Resource nurse (24/7 ICU trained)
• Respiratory therapy (24/7)
• Hospitalist (24/7)
• Trauma surgery team manages own patients
• PT/OT available Monday-Friday
• IV/VAT team for US-guided IVs and PICC/Midline placement; RNs start their own peripheral IVs

Technology & Equipment

• Cerner electronic charting system (highly preferred)
• Alaris IV pumps
• Pyxis medication dispensing system
• GE monitors

Floating & Orientation

• May float to ED, ICU, CCU if intermediate assignment available in those departments
• General hospital orientation plus 1 day unit orientation

Scheduling

• Shifts: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• May be placed on low census callback
• Time off requests approved through manager
• Holiday work varies based on unit needs

Additional Information

• Scrub color: any professional color
• Free parking in designated areas

This position requires a strong background in intermediate care nursing with trauma, neuro, cardiac, and medical/surgical skills, plus prior travel experience with at least two completed 13-week assignments. Certification in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS is mandatory, with AACCN and CCRN preferred. The role offers a supportive team environment with 24/7 resources and a variety of patient types in a Level II Trauma Center setting.