TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Bangor, Maine, 04401!
Job Title: Registered Nurse - ICU
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 7A-7P
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in ICU
License: State Nursing License
Certifications:
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- PALS (preferred)
Must-Have:
- Neuro and Trauma experience
- EVD and ICP monitoring experience
- Ventilator management
- Critical care drips, drain management, and stroke experience
- Hemodynamic line experience (A-lines/CVP)
- Cardiac rhythm recognition
- Chest tube and tracheostomy care
- Strong assessment skills
- Experience as a charge nurse (preferred)
Description:
A start date of 12/15 is needed.
Totalmed interviews will be conducted.
This position involves caring for medical, surgical, trauma, neuro, ortho, and interventional patients.
Patient types include those requiring ICP monitoring, external ventricular drains, DKA management, multi-system trauma, sepsis, ARDS, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, and stroke care.
Patient ratios are 1:2 based on acuity, with a possibility of a 3rd patient during discharges or transfers.
Required skills include ventilator management, critical care drips, drain management, stroke experience, and hemodynamic monitoring.
Charge nurse duties may be required.
The candidate may be floated to other units as needed, including those with pediatric patients if experience is present.
Support is available on the unit from a resource nurse or house supervisor 24/7, as well as in-house hospitalists and intensivists for consultation.
Charting will be conducted via Cerner and other medical equipment.
Weekend rotation is required with every other weekend.
Holiday expectations will vary based on need and should be approved by management.