Job Details

This contract is interviewed by SimpliFi.

Must have ONS Certification

7/2 Start is Non Negotiable

Day shift is non negotiable

36hrs is non negotiable

26 week contracts are highly preferred

EMMC Grant 5/Grant 6 MedSurg

Hospital Information:

Address: 489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401

Level II Trauma Center

Bed: 411

General Information

Beds: 40 private and semi-private rooms on each unit

Experience?

RN: 1 year minimum, would prefer more

CNA: 1 year - ask manager approval for any candidate that has previous hospital experience but has not worked in the hospital setting within the last year.

First-time traveler? Yes

Patient Types:

Any medical diagnosis except Cardiac could be seen on this unit

Traveler will routinely work on either Grant 5 or Grant 6 (same level of care spread across 2 separate units)

Common diagnoses include but are not limited to: Stroke, COPD, Respiratory issues, GI Bleed, Renal Failure (AKI/CKD), Oncology, Electrolyte imbalance, altered mental status, weakness, non-operable fractures

Oncology/Neutropenic patients

Non-surgical unit

Patient Ratios:

RN: Days 1:4-5; Nights 1:5-6

May vary based on patient acuity, tech support, insulin drips within assignment, etc.

CNA: Days 1:8; Nights 1:10

Rarely, due to call-in, nurses may have total care of some less acute patients within their assignments

Required Certifications:

RN:

BLS

NIHSS (preferred)

ONS Chemo certification (preferred)

EKG interpretation (preferred)

CNA: BLS

Skills required:

RN:

NO more than 6 days RTO (NO HOLIDAYS) is accepted at this time

Previous charge experience highly preferred, please include if the traveler has charge experience or not in offer details and is willing to act as charge

Trach care, Chest tube management, General Medical Surgical skills (wound care, IVABX, Drain/tube management, IV starts, central line management, etc.)

Experience with Insulin gtts & Heparin gtts- training available from charge and educator - does not require manager approval to offer but will be noted in the offer email for CRT if traveler has not done

CNA:

Proficiency in obtaining vital signs

Showering and bathing patients (we do not use briefs on any patient in bed)

Ambulation

Progression of functional status i.e.-getting patients directly to bathroom v. bedside commodes;

Q 2 hour turning

Good communication skills and team work.

Support on the Unit:

CNA

Charge nurse (1 per unit) - will typically have a patient assignment

Phlebotomy? For peripheral blood draws only

House Supervisor, 24/7

RT, 24/7 in house

Hospitalist, 24/7

PT/OT/ST - dayshift only

Unit Resource RN (1 per unit) - 0700-1900

Charting System/Equipment:

Cerner

Alaris

Pyxis

Floating:

Traveler will routinely work on either Grant 5 or Grant 6 (same level of care spread across 2 separate units)

Potential to float to any area with Med Surg patients (within or below scope)

Orientation:

2 Days Hospital orientation

1 shift on the unit

Scheduling:

Weekend rotation: Every other

Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call

Holiday Expectations: no Holiday RTO is accepted at this time

Approval of time off? To go through manager

Other notes or things you want us to check/verify?

Scrub Color:

RN: Any color, must be professional

CNA: Any color, must be professional

No crocs with holes, no artificial nails, no personal cell phone usage unless on break

Parking: Free in designated areas

Requirements

Will not consider travelers who have a permanent address in ME.

ME RN license or compact state lic

BLS and ONS Chemo certification

MS/ONCOL SCL and Reference within a year

RTO upon submission, no more that six days. No summer holiday time off will be granted.

SSN & DOB

Preferred Requirements

NIHSS (preferred)

EKG interpretation (preferred)

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

Competitive pay rates

Free, quality, private housing

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage

Free Continuing Education

Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Facility Overview

Bangor is the major commercial and cultural center for eastern and northern Maine. The City is located in the heart of Maine and looked upon as being Maine's "Queen City" ever since 1834. Residents and visitors alike can benefit from the best of both worlds: a clean and friendly city that captures all the excitement, opportunity and activity, with shpping centers and cafes that are easy to access.

Weekly Pay

$1,817-$2,376/Weekly Pay*