Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel position requiring ME or compact RN licensure and prior ICU experience.

• Active RN license in Maine or compact licensure required, in good standing with the Board of Nursing
• BSN preferred
• BLS required within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout assignment
• ACLS required within 1 year of hire and maintained throughout assignment
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, with 1 year of ICU nursing experience preferred
• Ability to interpret cardiac and other invasive/noninvasive monitoring and recognize normal/abnormal rhythms and trends
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required

• Hospital-based ICU setting caring for critically ill patients
• Manages hemodynamically compromised, acute stroke, and mechanically ventilated patients
• Experience with complex IV therapy including thrombolytics, vasoactive medications, central lines, dialysis catheters, and arterial lines
• Uses advanced monitoring and support equipment including BiPAP, ETCO2, arterial pressure-based CO/CI, SVO2, core temperature monitors, TOF, and BIS monitoring systems
• Cares for patients undergoing treatment with EKOS catheters and IABP (balloon pump)
• Responds to in-house codes, RRT, and stroke calls as needed
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 13-week contract assignment
• Float policy of up to 25 miles between facilities as needed
• Uses Epic EMR
• Provides nursing care to patients in an efficient, professional, compassionate, and caring manner
• Directs activities of paraprofessional staff and ensures effective communication with patients, support persons, and the healthcare team
• Implements nursing care via the Nursing Process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Acts in compliance with hospital and Nursing Department policies and the Maine Nurse Practice Act
• Local candidates within 90 miles of any Maine Health facility are considered local and not eligible for renewals or extensions
• RTO should be kept to a minimum, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract at the manager's discretion
• Candidates who have worked at any Maine Health facility within the past 12 months must disclose this information
• Airpods, laptops, and cell phone usage are prohibited on the unit

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job : P-780127

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