Travel ICU Nurse – Neuro & Trauma - $2,344 per week

American Traveler; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll

Free Online CEUs

Travel/Licensure Reimbursement

Non-taxed Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a travel assignment in Bangor, Maine. The position features 12-hour night shifts, a 13-week duration, and a 36-hour work week in a Level II trauma center.

The nurse should hold an ME or compact RN license with strong neuro and trauma skills, plus BLS, ACLS and NIHSS. Expect possible floating to related units and a tax-free stipend-based pay package.

Qualifications

• Active ME RN license or compact RN license is required.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications are required.
• Strong neuro and trauma experience including EVD/ICP monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the ICU for medical, surgical, trauma, neuro, ortho and interventional patients.
• Manage ventilators, critical care drips, drains, and cardiac rhythms.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, therapists and physicians.
• Maintain safety with ICP monitoring and neuro-trauma protocols.
• Cover night shifts and participate in weekend coverage as scheduled.

Skills

ICU experience

Neuro trauma

Ventilator management

Critical care drips

Education

RN license (ME/Compact)

Tools

Alaris

Pyxis

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for night shifts in a Level II Trauma Center, requiring a ME or compact RN license and strong neuro and trauma skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital setting
• 26-bed ICU including some negative pressure rooms
• Caring for medical, surgical, trauma, neuro, ortho, and interventional patients
• Conditions include ICP monitoring, EVD, spinal precautions, DKA, multi-system trauma, sepsis, ARDS, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, and stroke
• Patient ratio is typically 1:2, with a possible third patient during discharge or transfer
• Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating may be required to Cardiac Care Unit, Cardiac or Medical Stepdown, or to PICU if pediatric experience is present
• Utilizes Alaris and Pyxis equipment
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge nurse, resource nurse, respiratory therapist, hospitalist, intensivist, and trauma surgery team
• General hospital orientation followed by one shift of unit orientation provided
• Flu vaccination required for assignment; only medical exemptions will be considered
• Holiday coverage varies and requires manager approval for requests
• Professional solid color scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Free parking is available in designated areas

Requirements

• Active ME RN license or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Strong neuro and trauma experience including EVD and ICP monitoring required
• Experience with ventilator management, critical care drips, drain management, stroke, hemodynamic lines (A-lines/CVP), cardiac rhythm recognition, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and strong assessment skills required
• PALS certification preferred if candidate has PICU experience and may float to the unit
• Applicants must not have worked at any Northern Light Health hospital in a permanent capacity
• Permanent address must be 100+ miles South/Southwest of the facility
• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-614027. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU