Job Details

SimpliFi Interview Team

About Facility

489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401

Level II Trauma Center – receives air flights in (serve 2/3 of State; closest trauma center within a 2 hr radius)

Certified Stroke Center

Bed: 411

General Information

Beds:

28 beds in Main ED

Capacity of 16 care areas in Diagnostic Evaluation Area (Psych) – locked area with 3 security guards, 2-3 RN’s, 2 Psych techs and video monitoring of all psychiatric areas with recording available in the common areas, sally port and interview rooms

10 in ED holding

6 ED Observation beds

Experience? 1-year minimum ED experience in Level 2 Trauma Center – ask permission to waive this requirement if strong Level 3 experience

First-time traveler? Yes

Patient Types:

All ages (Neonate to Geriatric)

Closest Trauma center to Acadia National Park & Mount Katahdin (end of Appalachian Trail); unique acuity within the ED; fast paced

Multispecialty – Medical/ Cardiac/Neuro/Ortho/Trauma/Interventional

DKA, Sepsis, Multisystem trauma, Respiratory Failure, Renal Failure, COVID, ETOH, IVDA,

Mental Health (Adult and Peds) – common diagnoses include, but not limited to: ETOH, IVDA, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Suicidal Ideation, Depression, Anxiety

Stroke requiring intervention, spinal precautions

STEMI, NSTEMI, Heart failure – not certified cardiac center but one of the (2) centers in the state for cardiac events (Portland, ME is other)

Patient Ratios:

RN: Days & Nights:

Main ED – 1:4 (based on acuity)

ED Holding –

Medical/Surgical - 1:5 – will not mix acuity

ICU - 1:1-2 (based on acuity)

Psych: 1:6 (based on acuity)

Required Certifications:

ED RN:

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

TNCC

PALS

MOAB, CPI is also accepted

Skills required:

ED RN: Trauma experience is an absolute must; Ventilator management, critical care drips/titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, measuring cardiac strips, drains, chest tubes, hemodynamic lines: Art lines/CVP, stroke experience (TNK administration), Conscious sedation, assisting with splinting, US guided IV’s (preferred)

Support on the Unit:

Secretary, 24/7

Paramedic, 9a-9p – 3 days per week

Psych Techs, 24/7

CNA – to assist with: Vitals, glucose checks, 12 lead EKG’s, some can assist with lab draws

Charge nurse: unassigned

Phlebotomy? Available 24/7, but RN would draw labs when starting lines, accessing ports or if they have time to assist

IV/VAT Team? Yes

Resource Nurse – House Supervisor, 24/7

RT, 24/7

ED physician, 24/7

Mid-Level Providers, 24/7

RRT, 24/7

Intensivist, available for consult 24/7

Charting System/Equipment:

Cerner

Alaris

Pyxis

GE monitors

Floating:

ED RN: No inpatient floating required (will float between Triage, Psych, Trauma and Holding routinely)

Orientation:

3 days to include NEO

Scheduling:

Shift Times:

0700-1900

1900-0700

Weekend rotation: Potential to work every weekend (Days: Sat/Sun; Nights: Fri/Sat)

Can we approve time off? Up to 7 days; must be willing to extend contract if taking a full week off, if requesting holidays or days surrounding holidays off – get approval from NM

Will they be on call? No

Holiday Expectations: varies, based on unit needs

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

Scrub Color: Any color, as long as professional

Parking: Free in designated areas

Requirements

Current ME or Compact RN license (#/expiration)

BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and MOAB (strongly preferred), CPI is also accepted.

ER Reference and SCL within a year

All RTO must be listed in the selling notes.

SSN & DOB

Preferred Requirements

NA

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

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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

$1,812-$1,997/Weekly Pay*