Travel Nurse RN - ICU/Critical Care in Bangor, ME - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-19

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU / Critical Care RN in Bangor, Maine, 04401!

About The Position

• Job Title : Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Job Specialty : Float Pool Job Duration : 13 weeks Shift : 7 PM - 7 AM, 12-hour Night Shifts Guaranteed Hours : 48 hours per week Experience : Minimum of 2 years required License : Registered Nurse License Certifications : BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS Must-Have : - Neuro and Trauma experience - Ventilator management - Critical care drips / titration - Cardiac rhythm interpretation - Measuring cardiac strips - Drains, chest tubes, hemodynamic lines : art lines / CVP - Stroke experience Job Description : - Provide care for multispecialty critical care patients in Medical, Surgical, Cardiac, Neuro, Ortho, Trauma, and Interventional settings - Common diagnoses include Stroke, ICP monitoring, EVD Drains, spinal precautions, DKA, Sepsis, Multisystem trauma, COVID, STEMI, NSTEMI, Heart failure - As an ICU Float Pool RN, be prepared to float to ER Hold / Observation areas and Stepdown units - Comply with patient ratios : 1 : 2, based on acuity, may manage a third patient if one is being downgraded;
• ED Hold / Obs : 1 : 4-5, dependent on acuity - Work collaboratively with department support : CNA (1 : 10 days / nights), Charge Nurse, Resource Nurse (0700-1900), House Supervisor, RT, Hospitalist, and other specialists - Operate technology / equipment such as Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and monitors - Participate in the float pool, covering all levels of care as per the scope of practice, including ED observation and PACU holds - Complete general hospital orientation followed by a unit tour;

receive one shift of orientation before independent work - Adhere to the weekend rotation schedule : Every other weekend (Day shift : Sat / Sun, Night shift : Fri / Sat) - Follow holiday expectations : No request for time off during holidays - Wear professional scrubs (any color), avoid crocs with holes The position offers an opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team in a Level II Trauma Center with 411 beds.

Applicants must meet all specified requirements and demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent patient care.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS - AHA
• BLS - AHA
• Core Competency
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

5 Benefits of Travel Nursing

• Adapting to new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in the healthcare profession.
• Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community.
• Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth.
• Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling.
• Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities.
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