Travel ICU RN: Neuro/Trauma Float, Level II

American Traveler, LLC.; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance '

401(k) Plan

Free parking

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Per diem non-taxed

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks an experienced ICU RN for a float pool role at a Level II Trauma Center in Bangor, ME. The position requires neuro and trauma expertise, active RN license (ME or Compact), and BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities include rotating through ICU/CVICU/Cardiac PCU/General PCU and ED coverage, with 12-hour nights, 36 hours weekly, and no on-call requirements. Travel housing and licensure reimbursements are offered.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Compact or ME) required.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Neuro and trauma experience required.
• Experience with ventilator management, critical care drips/titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, drains, chest tubes, and hemodynamic lines (arterial lines/CVP) required.
• Stroke care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Float pool position rotating through ICU, CVICU, Cardiac PCU, and General PCU units.
• Also floats into the ED to cover ED holds and/or ED observation patients within scope of practice.
• Multispecialty critical care patient population including Medical/Surgical/Cardiac/Neuro/Ortho/Trauma/Interventional cases.
• Manages stroke, ICP monitoring, EVD drains, spinal precautions, DKA, sepsis, multisystem trauma, COVID, STEMI, NSTEMI, and heart failure patients.
• Patient ratios: ICU 1:2 (possible 3rd based on acuity), PCU 1:3-4, ED Holds up to 1:6 depending on acuity.
• 12-hour night shift schedule (7P-7A), 36 hours per week.
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend (Nightshift: Fri/Sat).
• No on-call requirements.
• Uses Cerner charting system, Alaris pumps, and Pyxis medication system.
• Works within a Level II Trauma Center that receives air flights, the closest trauma hospital within a 50-mile radius.
• 411-bed facility with support from CNAs, charge nurses, IV/VAT team, 24/7 house supervisor, RT, hospitalist, intensivist, and CV surgical team, plus OT/PT/ST Monday-Friday.
• Phlebotomy is a shared responsibility between RN and support staff.
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation followed by one day of unit orientation with a preceptor.
• Scrubs may be any professional color.
• Free parking available in designated areas.
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved; taking a full week off requires willingness to extend the contract.
• Holiday coverage expectations vary based on unit needs.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• COVID vaccination required for employment.
• Candidates must not have prior permanent employment history at any Northern Light Health hospital.
• Permanent residence must be located 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility for consideration.

Skills

ICU experience

Neuro experience

Trauma experience

Ventilator management

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Stroke care

Critical care drips/titration

Education

RN license (Compact or ME)

Tools

Cerner charting

Alaris pumps

Pyxis system

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. seeks an experienced ICU RN for a float pool role at a Level II Trauma Center in Bangor, ME. The position requires neuro and trauma expertise, active RN license (ME or Compact), and BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities include rotating through ICU/CVICU/Cardiac PCU/General PCU and ED coverage, with 12-hour nights, 36 hours weekly, and no on-call requirements. Travel housing and licensure reimbursements are offered.