Intermediate Care Unit RN
Bangor, Maine
Eastern Maine Medical Center

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: Intermediate Care Unit
• Location: Bangor, Maine
• Facility: Eastern Maine Medical Center, part of Northern Light Health
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (26-week contracts preferred)

Facility Information

• Type: Level II Trauma Center
• Address: 489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401
• Total Beds: 411
• Intermediate Care Unit Beds: 12

Patient Care Information

• Patient Types:

  • Trauma: Level 2 Trauma patients
  • Neuro: Strokes, stable Craniotomies, CIWA, seizure precautions
  • Medical/Surgical: Respiratory illnesses (COVID/Flu/Pneumonia), long-term trachs with vents, respiratory failure, post-op general surgery, sepsis, 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 & Nights)
  • Tech: 1:6-12 (Days & Nights, dependent on staffing)

Experience and Skills Required

• Experience:

  • 1 year of Intermediate/PCU level of care experience
  • 2 years of Med/Surg experience with some PCU experience (if applicable)
  • Must have completed at least 2 assignments of 13 weeks for first-time travelers

• Required Certifications:

  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
  • AACCN and CCRN preferred

• Skills:

  • Trauma experience, neuro checks, high-flow O2, chest tubes, wound vacs, Bipap, general drain/ostomy care, IV starts, trach care, cardiac drips, and insulin titration.

Support on the Unit

• Staffing:

  • CNA (Ratio 1:6-12)
  • Charge nurse (may have patients if needed)
  • Phlebotomy
  • Resource Nurse (ICU trained, available 24/7)
  • Respiratory Therapy (RT) available 24/7
  • Hospitalist available 24/7
  • PT/OT available Monday to Friday
  • IV/VAT Team for US guided IVs and PICC/Midline placement

Charting System and Equipment

• Charting System: Cerner (highly preferred)
• Equipment: Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, GE Monitors

Orientation and Scheduling

• Orientation: General hospital orientation followed by 1 day on the unit
• Shift Times: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Holiday Expectations: Varies based on unit needs

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Any, must be professional
• Parking: Free in designated areas

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