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Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
Required Experience: Acute care and high acuity experience is a must
Preferred Experience: High-acuity patients and Cardiology experience strongly preferred
Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Unit Type: High acuity medical-surgical and cardiac telemetry unit
Number of Beds: 44 beds with some overflow; includes 6 embedded Intermediate Care beds
Patient Ratios:
- Days: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
- Nights: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
Patient Types: High acuity, Cardiology, Medical Telemetry
Equipment Used: IVs, PCA pumps, epidurals, air mattresses, ketamine drips, complex wounds and burns care, trauma care, tube feeding, NG tubes, drains, Foley catheters, heparin drips, wound vac dressings, specialty beds, central lines, PICCs, PEG tubes, tracheostomies, chest tubes, Jackson-Pratt drains
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Fast-paced, high acuity unit
Team-oriented environment
Personality fit: quick learner, team player, flexible, adaptable, accountable
Dress code: Any scrub color allowed; fragrance-free unit
Unacceptable attire includes AirPods/headphones, hoodies, unprofessional attire, tight or ill-fitting clothing, open-toe shoes, logos/graphics on clothing, gel polish/artificial nails

This role is ideal for RNs with acute care and high acuity experience looking for a challenging travel assignment in a supportive team environment.

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ADDRESS22 Bramhall StreetPortland, ME 04102

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