Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,301 per week at Planet Healthcare summary:
A Travel Nurse RN specialized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) seeks a 13-week assignment in Bangor, Maine, working 36 hours per week on night shifts. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and proficiency in critical patient care including neuro, trauma, and ventilator management. The position is with Planet Healthcare, a recruiter dedicated to matching healthcare professionals with optimal job placements.
Planet Healthcare 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
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Simplifi Interview - Manager approval to offer.
26 week contract preferred but not required.
Hospital Information:
Address: Bangor, ME
Level II Trauma Center
Beds: 411
General Information:
Beds: 26 ICU
Experience? 2 years minimum in ICU
First-time traveler? Yes
Patient Types:
Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Neuro, Ortho, Interventional patients
ICP monitoring, External Ventricular drain (EVD), spinal precautions, DKA, Multi system trauma patients, Sepsis, ARDS, COVID, PNA, COPD, Stroke
Patient Ratios:
1:2 – based on acuity (may get 3 rd patient as one is being discharged or moved to the floor)
Required Certifications:
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
Skills required:
Please ask all travelers about charge experience and include in the offer info if they have/have not worked in a CRN capacity
Neuro and Trauma experience are an absolute must – EVD & ICP monitoring
Ventilator management, critical care drips, drain management, stroke experience, hemodynamic lines (A-lines/CVP), cardiac rhythm recognition, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, strong assessment skills
Support on the Unit:
Charge nurse: Unassigned – may have patients in a critical staffing situation
Resource Nurse/House Supervisor – 24/7
RT, in house 24/7
Hospitalist, in house 24/7
Intensivist, 24/7 for consult
Trauma Surgery team will monitor their own patients
PT/OT - Mon-Fri
Charting System/Equipment:
Cerner
Alaris
Pyxis
Floating:
To the Cardiac Care Unit (ICU) – will take patients within scope
Cardiac Stepdown or Medical Stepdown
PICU if they have Peds experience
Orientation:
General Hospital orientation, followed by 1 shift on unit
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: Every other (Dayshift: Sat/Sun; Nightshift: Fri/Sat)
Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? None
Holiday Expectations: Varies, based on need – all holiday requests should be sent to manager for approval
Approval of time off? To go through manager
Other notes or things you want us to check/verify?
Scrub Color: Any solid color, must be professional
Parking: Free parking in designated areas
Planet Healthcare Job ID #10-341220. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Planet Healthcare
Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.
Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.
Our Methodology
Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
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