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Location: Presque Isle, Maine Start: 12/7 start needed Contract length: 13 weeks Shift: 7P-7A (12-hour night shift) Hours per week: 36

Teaching facility with 89 licensed beds
Emergency Department: 11 beds (3 trauma ED beds, 1 behavioral seclusion room, 2 negative pressure rooms)
Accepts first-time travelers: Yes
Minimum experience: 2 years

Patient types: Neonates to geriatrics
Covers general ED patients, including but not limited to trauma, stroke, STEMI, and behavioral health
RN ratio: 1:4 (varies with patient acuity within the department)
Tech ratio: 1:11

EKGs, IV starts, familiarity with TNKase administration, nebulizer treatments, initiating BiPAP, suture removal, assisting with casting, vent management
Charge experience: Travelers will be asked about charge experience, and the offer information will note whether they have or have not worked in a CRN capacity.

Respiratory therapy: dayshift only, callable for unstable patients as needed
ED provider, mid-level provider (hours vary), hospitalist (24/7), house supervisor, receptionist (24/7)
Critical care transport team assistance in the ED
ED techs
Traditional nursing staffing: (2) 7a-7p, (2) 7p-7a, (2) 9a-9p, (1) 10a-10p
ED tech hours: 6a-4p and 6p-4a
Security on site 24/7, typically does not respond to patient escalations; staff from all 6 units respond if needed

Floating: None
Call: No call
Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
Holidays: As needed
Time off: Requires manager approval
Orientation: Two days of hospital orientation (including time in the department) and one day with a preceptor
Charting system: FirstNet

Scrub color: Any professional color (facility scrubs available but not required)
On-site locker/changing room and gym
Free parking: Yes
Culture: A very welcoming community

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ADDRESS140 Academy StreetPresque Isle, ME 04769

Cost of Living

Presque Isle's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 75°F, and winter average lows are around 5°F.
Winters can be quite cold with significant snowfall, while summers are mild and pleasant.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals can be found in Presque Isle, but options may be more limited compared to larger cities.
It's recommended to start the search early.

Transportation

Presque Isle is car-friendly, as it is a smaller city with less traffic congestion.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Presque Isle has a relatively homogenous population with a majority of residents being of white ethnicity.
The age range is diverse, with a significant portion of the population being older adults.
Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder due to the long, cold winters.
There is a small but active community of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

There are various dining options in Presque Isle, offering a mix of local and chain restaurants.
The city has a growing arts scene with galleries and local music performances.
Outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and snow sports are popular due to the city's proximity to natural attractions.

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