Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Bangor, Maine
Eastern Maine Medical Center

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry
• Unit Name: Pavilion 6/Haskell 3
• Facility: Eastern Maine Medical Center
• Location: Bangor, Maine
• Hospital System: Northern Light Health
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

General Information

• Type of Facility: Level II Trauma Center
• Total Beds: 411
• Cardiac Unit Beds: 32 private rooms; Haskell 3 – 10 beds

Experience Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN): Minimum 1 year of experience; must have completed at least 1 travel assignment.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Minimum 1 year of experience; first-time travelers accepted with previous CNA experience on a unit with Tele patients.

Patient Types

• Cardiac post-procedural patients requiring telemetry monitoring.
• Conditions include CHF, angina, acute MI, NSTEMI, cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, and various cardiac procedures.

Patient Ratios

• RN: 1:4-5 (days & nights)
• CNA: 1:8-10 (days); 1:10 (nights)

Required Certifications

• RN: BLS, ACLS
• CNA: BLS, state CNA licensure

Skills Required

• RN:

  • Cardiac Telemetry experience is mandatory.
  • Experience with chest tubes, temp pacemakers (preferred), and cardiac drips (Cardizem, amiodarone).
  • Ability to read and interpret rhythm strips.
• CNA: Experience with telemetry monitoring.

Support on the Unit

• PT/OT: Available approximately 8 AM - 4 PM
• RT: Available 24 hours
• Hospitalist: 24/7 in-house coverage
• Cardiologist: On-call at night, present during the day

Charting System

• Cerner

Orientation

• Hospital orientation followed by 1 shift on the unit with a brief shadowing period. Travelers will be expected to take patients with preceptor support.

Scheduling

• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• On Call: No call required
• Holiday Expectations: No holiday requests will be accepted
• Time Off: Approval for up to 6 days; longer requests require additional approval

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Any professional color for both RN and CNA
• Parking: Free parking available

Documentation Required

• Various documents including BLS certification, criminal background check, immunization records, and more.

This overview provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering a position in the Cardiac Unit at Eastern Maine Medical Center.