Travel Nurse RN - ICU/Critical Care - $1,729 to $1,906 per week in Presque Isle, ME

TravelNurseSource is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified ICU / Critical Care RN in PRESQUE ISLE, Maine, 04769!

Pay Information

$1,729 to $1,906 per week

About The Position

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse Intensive Care - ICU - Travel - (ICU RN)

StartDate : 10 / 28 / 2024 Available Shifts : 12 N Pay Rate : $1729.06 - $1905.50

Simplifi Interviews Hospital Information : Address : 140 Academy Street, Presque Isle, MaineBeds : 89 Licensed BedsTeaching Facility General Information : Beds : 6Minimum experience : 2 yearsWill you accept a first-time traveler?

NoIf they have a lot of clinical experience, and some of it has been in a small unit reach out to Jodi, she sometimes will make exceptions.

Patient Types : It is a multi-acuity unit; travelers will take MSU level patients if there are no ICU patients or you may have a mixture of both Post-heart Cath, Cardiac (ACS / NSTEMI / CHF), post-surgical, Overdose, Cardiac arrest, Detox patients medical reasons, vents, septic shock, pulmonary edema, end stage COPD, oncology with complicationsSurgeries at the Facility : GI Surgeries, High risk colectomies, Resections, Gastric surgeries for gastroparesis, Vascular, jaw reconstruction, pacemaker insertion, orthopedic (spinal, joint replacement),Bedside Procedures Done : Cardioversion, Trans venous pacing, TEE, intubations, chest tube insertions, para / thoracentesis, central line insertions, epidural insertions, lumbar puncturesThey will teach travelers things they may want to learn (ABGs, U / S guided IVs etc)Patient Ratios : RN - 1 : 2 for acute patients up to 1 : 4 if Med-Surg overflow.

Can have 1 : 3 if two are lower acuity / medical statusNo CNA supportRequired Certifications : BLS, ACLS, PALS (preferred)Skills required : Please ask all travelers about charge experience and include in the offer info if they have / have not worked in a CRN capacityVents (basic understanding including ability to titrate FiO2 and comfortability titrating), traches, drains, chest tubes, IV placement, reading and interpreting cardiac rhythm strips (confirm monitor tech’s findings)ABG Collection preferred (willing to train travelers)Familiarity with Chemotherapy (preferred)Support on the Unit : Telemetry Monitor Tech 24 / 7,RT is only on dayshift but can be called in for unstable patients as needed.

For vented patients the only setting the nurse would adjust is the FiO2Intensivist at EMMC available for consult.Hospitalist 24 / 7House SupervisorFlight team in-house as a resource when not on transport.

Charting System : CernerFloating : NoneOrientation : (facility and unit)Two days of hospital orientation2 days with preceptor (1 observing, 1 providing hands on care)Scheduling : Weekend rotation : out of 6 weeks they can work up to 4, core staff works every other weekend.

Manager says she will try to be flexible to fit them into that rotation when she can, but this is not guaranteed.Call required : No callHoliday Expectations : as neededRTO requests : Seek manager approvalOther notes : Scrub Color : Any color, professionalFree Parking?

YesCulture on the unit : The area and hospital are a very welcoming community, everyone makes eye contact and says hello.

The hospital staff are a big family, very traveler friendly.

Required Qualifications

ME RN license or compact state lic

BLS, ACLS

ICU Reference and Skills Checklist within a year

60 Mile Radius Rule

SSN & DOB

Facility Location

Presque Isle is the largest town in Maine’s northernmost county and the starting point for the world’s largest scale model of the solar system.

The Double Eagle II in 1978, a hot air balloon took off from Presque Ile and landed roughly 137 hours later in Misery, France, making it the first hot air balloon to cross the Atlantic.

Maine is famous for its restaurants and outdoor sports such as snowmobiles, fishing, hunting and mountain biking.

Job Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer :

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Job Requirements

ME RN license or compact state licBLS, ACLSICU Reference and Skills Checklist within a year60 Mile Radius RuleSSN & DOB

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer :

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

5 Benefits of Travel Nursing

• Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms.
• Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare.
• Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond.
• Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services.
• Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds.
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