Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring telemetry and trauma experience, Maine or compact RN license, and strong cardiac and neuro skills.Job Details• Work in the Intermediate Care Unit (PCU) of a hospital environment,• Treats a diverse patient population including trauma, neuro (strokes, craniotomies), medical/surgical, and cardiac patients (STEMI, NSTEMI, CHF, AFIB, post-procedure),• Typical assignment includes 1:3-4 RN-patient ratio and support from CNAs, phlebotomy, resource nurse, respiratory therapist, and hospitalist,• Shift is 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week with every other weekend required,• Must float to ED, ICU, or CCU as assigned, with possible intermediate assignments in these departments,• Uses Cerner EMR (highly preferred), Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis, and GE monitors,• General hospital orientation plus one day on the unit,Job Requirements• Active ME or compact RN license required,• Minimum 1 year of intermediate/PCU level experience, or 2 years for Med/Surg RNs with some PCU exposure,• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; AACCN or CCRN preferred,• Must have experience with trauma, strokes, and Q2H neuro checks,• Strong cardiac skills including experience with temporary pacemakers, post-procedure cardiac care, and cardiac rhythm interpretation,• Must have insulin and cardiac drip (gtt) titration experience,• Proficiency with wound care, ventilated and trached patients, respiratory support therapies, and chest tubes required,• Experience working with high flow O2, Bipap, wound Vacs, and general drain/ostomy care,• Prior experience with Cerner charting is highly preferred,• First-time travelers must have completed at least two 13-week assignments,• Candidate must reside at least 100 miles south or southwest of Bangor, ME,• Cannot have been a permanent employee at any Northern Light Health hospital,Additional Information• Perform advanced neuro, cardiac, and respiratory assessments and interventions including frequent neuro checks and management of critical drips,• Responsible for patient care tasks such as starting PIVs, trach care, suctioning, and responding to alarms; IV/VAT team support available for some advanced lines,• Support resources include a 24/7 ICU-trained resource nurse and RT, and trauma patients are monitored by trauma surgery team,• Holiday coverage required as dictated by unit needs,• Scrub color is flexible but must be professional,• Free parking available in designated areas,