ICU Registered Nurse
Lewiston, ME
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - ICU (Travel)

Location: Lewiston, Maine
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Overview

• Level 3 Trauma Center
• ICU Unit (Floor Y4)
• 36-hour work week, 6:45 AM – 6:45 PM shift
• 3 weekends per schedule block
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 to 1:3 based on acuity
• Equipment includes ceiling lifts, hoyer lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, Baxter Sigma Spectrum IV Pumps
• Electronic Health Records: Omnicell, Cerner, SBAR
• No call requirements

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: ICU
• Number of Openings: Not specified
• Float Requirements: Must be flexible to float to CICU, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Emergency Room as needed
• Required Certifications: ACLS, NIH, RN License
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years in ICU specialty (includes trauma/neuro experience)
• Shift Options: 3 or 4 shifts of 12 hours each
• Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs

Required Skills & Experience

• Trauma and Neuro experience required
• Common patient diagnoses and treatments include:

  • Sepsis
  • Shock
  • Multi-organ failure
  • Respiratory failure
  • Trauma and brain injuries
  • Complicated surgeries
  • Stroke
  • Encephalopathy

Location Highlights

• Lewiston is the 2nd largest city in Maine
• Close to Portland (40 minutes), Bangor (1.5 hours), Boston Logan (2.5 hours) airports
• Nearby recreational activities: skiing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and cultural events
• Proximity to Lost Valley Ski Resort (15 minutes) and coastal towns

Summary

This travel RN ICU position in Lewiston, ME offers a 13-week contract with a Level 3 Trauma Center. The role requires at least 2 years of ICU experience with trauma/neuro skills, ACLS and NIH certifications, and flexibility to float across multiple units. The position offers a day shift schedule with no call requirements and a supportive environment equipped with advanced patient handling technology.