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Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
Job in
Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, 04401, USA
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
American Traveler
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, Travel Nurse, RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Intermediate Care Unit position requiring PCU or Med/Surg experience and a compact or Maine RN license.
Requirements- Active RN license (Compact or Maine)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; AACN and CCRN certifications preferred
- Minimum 1 year of Intermediate/PCU level experience, or 2 years of Med/Surg experience with some PCU exposure
- Trauma experience required for neuro/trauma patients, including Q2H neuro checks and stroke patient care
- Experience with high flow O2, chest tubes, wound vac/VAC dressing changes, BiPAP, drain/ostomy care, and IV starts
- Experience caring for trached patients on vents, including administering 100% FiO2 via suction support and trach suctioning
- Cardiac experience with temporary pacemakers, TR bands, post-femoral sheath care, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Experience with cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem) and insulin titration required
- Must complete general hospital orientation followed by 1 day of unit orientation
- Work in a 12-bed Intermediate Care Unit (PCU) within a Level II Trauma Center
- Cares for trauma, neuro, medical/surgical, and cardiac patient populations including strokes, craniotomies, respiratory failure, sepsis, STEMI/NSTEMI, CHF, and post-cardiac procedure patients
- RN to patient ratio of 1:3-4 on both day and night shifts
- 12-hour night shift schedule (7P-7A), 48 hours per week
- Weekend rotation every other weekend
- May be placed on low census call back
- Floats to ED, ICU, or CCU when an intermediate-level assignment is available in those departments
- Uses Cerner charting system, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors
- Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, 24/7 ICU-trained resource nurse, 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 hospitalist, and IV/VAT team for ultrasound-guided IVs and PICC/midline placement
- Provide direct patient care for trauma, neuro, medical/surgical, and cardiac PCU patients
- RNs start their own peripheral IVs
- Charge nurse may take patients as needed
- Holiday coverage expectations vary based on unit needs
- Scrubs may be any color but must be professional in appearance
- Free parking available in designated areas
- First-time travelers considered if they have completed at least two 13-week assignments
- Candidates must not have prior permanent employment at any Northern Light Health hospital
- Permanent address must be located 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility to be considered
- Flu vaccination required for clearance to start, with medical exemptions only considered and subject to client approval
- 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
Job : P-755287
Open Positions: 1
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