Travel RN - ICU

American-Traveler; York (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

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night-shift travel assignment in Maine, requiring ME or compact RN licensure and prior ICU experience.

The role involves 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM for a 13-week contract, with a 25-mile float policy and use of Epic EMR, focusing on critically ill patients and complex monitoring in a hospital ICU setting.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Maine or compact licensure
• BLS required within 60 days of hire
• ACLS required within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill patients in ICU
• Manage hemodynamically unstable patients and ventilated patients
• Interpret and respond to cardiac rhythms and invasive monitoring data
• Provide care using advanced monitoring equipment (BiPAP, ETCO2, arterial BP-based CO/CI, SVO2)
• Work with nursing staff and healthcare team to ensure quality care
• Follow Nursing Process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Comply with Maine Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies

Skills

ICU nursing experience

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Critical care monitoring

Nursing Assessment

Team communication

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel position requiring ME or compact RN licensure and prior ICU experience.

Requirements

• Active RN license in Maine or compact licensure required, in good standing with the Board of Nursing
• BSN preferred
• BLS required within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout assignment
• ACLS required within 1 year of hire and maintained throughout assignment
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, with 1 year of ICU nursing experience preferred
• Ability to interpret cardiac and other invasive/noninvasive monitoring and recognize normal/abnormal rhythms and trends
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based ICU setting caring for critically ill patients
• Manages hemodynamically compromised, acute stroke, and mechanically ventilated patients
• Experience with complex IV therapy including thrombolytics, vasoactive medications, central lines, dialysis catheters, and arterial lines
• Uses advanced monitoring and support equipment including BiPAP, ETCO2, arterial pressure-based CO/CI, SVO2, core temperature monitors, TOF, and BIS monitoring systems
• Cares for patients undergoing treatment with EKOS catheters and IABP (balloon pump)
• Responds to in-house codes, RRT, and stroke calls as needed
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 13-week contract assignment
• Float policy of up to 25 miles between facilities as needed
• Uses Epic EMR
• Provides nursing care to patients in an efficient, professional, compassionate, and caring manner
• Directs activities of paraprofessional staff and ensures effective communication with patients, support persons, and the healthcare team
• Implements nursing care via the Nursing Process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Acts in compliance with hospital and Nursing Department policies and the Maine Nurse Practice Act
• Local candidates within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility are considered local and not eligible for renewals or extensions
• RTO should be kept to a minimum, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract at the manager's discretion
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months must disclose this information
• Airpods, laptops, and cell phone usage are prohibited on the unit

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-780127

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