Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,294 per week at Eastern Maine Medical Center summary :
As a Travel Nurse RN in the Progressive Care Unit, you will provide specialized care for trauma and neuro patients at a Level II Trauma Center. This position requires at least one year of PCU experience, certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, and the ability to manage complex medical cases. The role involves variable shifts and on-call expectations, with a focus on cardiac, neuro, and respiratory patient types.
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SimpliFi Interview / Manager Approval Required to Offer26 week contracts are preferred but not required.Level II Trauma Center air flight that flies in (closest in 50 mi radius)Beds : 411Intermediate / PCU level of care experience – 1 yearIf only Med / Surg experience with some PCU – 2 yearsFirst-time traveler? Must have completed at least (2) 13-week assignmentsTrauma – Level 2 Trauma patientsNeuro – Strokes, stable Craniotomies (Coils or Clips), CIWA, seizure precautionsMedical / Surgical – Respiratory illnesses (COVID / Flu / Pneumonia), Long term trachs with vents, Respiratory Failure requiring Bipap or High Flow O2, COPD exacerbation, post-op General Surgery, Sepsis, IVDA, Thyroid stormPatient Types : Cardiac - STEMI, NSTEMI, CHF, AFIB with RVR, s / p Cardiac Cath, s / p Ablation, 24h post op TAVRPatient Ratios : RN : 1 : 3-4 (Days & Nights), Tech : 1 : 6-12 (Days & Nights) – dependent on staffingJob Requirements
ACLSNIHSSAACCN (preferred)CCRN (preferred)Must have Trauma experience; experience with Stroke patients and performing Q2H neuro checksExperience with trached patients on vents (need to know how to administer 100% FiO2 via suction support and silence alarms)Experience with cardiac drips (Amio – set rate, Cardizem), Insulin – titratingSchedule Information
Shift Times : 0700-1930 or 1900-0730Weekend rotation : every otherMay be placed on Low Census Call backCan we approve time off? To go through managerHoliday Expectations : varies based on unit needsUnit Specific Information
Neuro / Trauma – must have Trauma experience; experience with Stroke patients and performing Q2H neuro checksMedical / Surgical - Highflow O2, chest tubes, Wound Vacs / VAC dressing changes, Bipap, general drain / ostomy care, IV startsCardiac - temporary pacemakers, TR bands, post femoral sheath care, cardiac rhythm interpretationDrips – Cardiac drips (Amio – set rate, Cardizem), Insulin – titrating – decline travelers that do not have Insulin / Cardiac gtt experienceAdditional Details
2024-25 Flu DocumentationAnnual Core CompetenciesCandidate Confirmation FormClinical References (2)Confidentiality AgreementCPR Certification : BLSCriminal Background Check ReportDHHS Exclusion SearchDrug ScreenEmergency Contact Info SheetEmployment AuthorizationFACIS Level 3HealthStream & PromisePointHep B Titers / Vaccine / DeclinationJob Description – FacilityLicense / CertificationMedication ExamMMR Titers or ImmunizationsN-95 Mask Fit TestN95 Respirator QuestionnaireNorthern Light MBCCNURSYSOIG SearchPhoto IDPhysicalSAM ScreenSex OffenderSkills Check ListTDAPUnit CompetencyVaricella Titers or ImmunizationVocera and Strongline Device AttestationWork Health AcknowledgementKeywords :
Travel Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Trauma Nurse, Healthcare, Acute Care, RN, BLS, ACLS, Neuro Patients, Cardiac Care
Salary : $2,294
