Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Progressive Care/Intermediate Care Unit position at a Level II Trauma Center in Bangor, ME, requiring PCU/intermediate care experience and active ME or compact RN licensure. Requirements Active ME or compact RN license required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; AACN or CCRN preferred Minimum 1 year of PCU/intermediate care experience required; candidates with Med/Surg experience only must have at least 2 years of experience with some PCU exposure Must have trauma experience and experience with stroke patients, including performing Q2H neuro checks Cardiac skills required: temporary pacemakers, TR bands, post femoral sheath care, and cardiac rhythm interpretation Cardiac drip experience required, including Amiodarone (set rate) and Cardizem; insulin drip titration experience required Medical/surgical skills required: high-flow O2, chest tubes, wound vacs/VAC dressing changes, BiPAP, drain/ostomy care, IV starts, trach care and suctioning, and experience managing trached patients on vents Must not have ever worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity Candidate's permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility to be eligible Two professional references within the past year required, with at least one from a supervisor, manager, or director (charge nurse acceptable; peer references not accepted) Full SSN, copies of all certifications, and a driver's license required for consideration Flu vaccination required for clearance to start (medical exemptions only, subject to facility approval) Responsibilities Intermediate Care Unit (PCU) at a 411-bed Level II Trauma Center serving as the closest trauma center within a 50-mile radius Diverse patient population including cardiac (STEMI, NSTEMI, CHF, AFib with RVR, post-cardiac cath, post-ablation, 24h post-op TAVR), neuro (strokes, stable craniotomies, CIWA, seizure precautions), and medical/surgical (respiratory illness, long-term trachs with vents, respiratory failure, COPD exacerbation, post-op general surgery, sepsis) Patient ratio of 1:3–4 RN to patients on both days and nights; CNA support at 1:6–12 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM Every other weekend rotation required May be placed on low census callback Holiday coverage varies based on unit needs Float requirement to ED, ICU, or CCU when there is an intermediate-level assignment in those departments Charting system is Cerner (highly preferred); uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors Must have completed at least two 13-week travel assignments to be considered; first-time travelers are not eligible Unit support includes CNAs, a charge nurse, phlebotomy, a 24/7 ICU-trained resource nurse, 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage, trauma surgery, PT/OT Monday–Friday, and an IV/VAT team for US-guided IVs and PICC/midline placement (RNs start their own PIVs) Respiratory therapy will provide education on trach management as needed Orientation consists of general hospital orientation followed by one day on the unit Cerner experience is highly preferred; candidates without it will be sent to the manager for approval All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of initial consideration Scrubs may be any color but must be professional in appearance Free parking available in designated areas Candidates living more than 100 miles north of the facility may be considered on a case-by-case basis Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts #J-18808-Ljbffr