Travel ICU Registered Nurse

Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,344 per week at American Traveler summary:
An experienced Travel ICU Registered Nurse providing critical care to patients in a Level II Trauma Center. Responsibilities include managing complex cases such as trauma, neuro, and medical patients with specialized equipment and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. This travel assignment offers high pay, comprehensive benefits, and requires certifications and substantial ICU experience.
American Traveler 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

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, nights

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Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for night shifts in a Level II Trauma Center, requiring a ME or compact RN license and strong neuro and trauma skills.
Responsibilities

• Work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital setting

• 26-bed ICU including some negative pressure rooms

• Caring for medical, surgical, trauma, neuro, ortho, and interventional patients

• Conditions include ICP monitoring, EVD, spinal precautions, DKA, multi-system trauma, sepsis, ARDS, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, and stroke

• Patient ratio is typically 1:2, with a possible third patient during discharge or transfer

• Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with every other weekend required

• No on-call responsibilities

• Floating may be required to Cardiac Care Unit, Cardiac or Medical Stepdown, or to PICU if pediatric experience is present

• Uses Cerner for charting; experience preferred

• Utilizes Alaris and Pyxis equipment

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge nurse, resource nurse, respiratory therapist, hospitalist, intensivist, and trauma surgery team

• General hospital orientation followed by one shift of unit orientation provided

• Flu vaccination required for assignment; only medical exemptions will be considered

• Holiday coverage varies and requires manager approval for requests

• Professional solid color scrubs required

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

• Free parking is available in designated areas
Requirements

• Active ME RN license or compact RN license

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required

• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required

• Strong neuro and trauma experience including EVD and ICP monitoring required

• Experience with ventilator management, critical care drips, drain management, stroke, hemodynamic lines (A-lines/CVP), cardiac rhythm recognition, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and strong assessment skills required

• Cerner experience preferred

• PALS certification preferred if candidate has PICU experience and may float to the unit

• Applicants must not have worked at any Northern Light Health hospital in a permanent capacity

• Permanent address must be 100+ miles South/Southwest of the facility
Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

• 401(k) Plan

• Weekly Payroll Deposit

• Free Online CEUs

• Generous Housing Allowance

• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

• Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job  #P. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Keywords:
Travel Nurse, ICU RN, Critical Care, Trauma Nursing, Neuro Nursing, Ventilator Management, BLS ACLS Certified, Patient Care, Cerner EMR, Hospital Nursing