Job Details

SimpliFi Interview Team

RTO Requests of 6 days or less with no holidays will be considered.

About Facility:

Bangor, ME

Level 2 Trauma Center

411 Beds

COVID vaccine required

General Information:

Beds: (50) on Merritt 3; (10) Haskell 3

Minimum Experience: 2 years of Med/Tele experience - no exceptions

Will you accept a first-time traveler? No - no exceptions

Patient Types:

Travelers will routinely work between Merritt 3 (50 beds) and Haskell 3 (10 meds)

both units are considered one large Med/Tele department on the same floor with private and semi-private rooms

Medical:

CHF, Pneumonia, COVID, COPD, sepsis, cellulitis, GI Bleed, Chron's, Vascular Gangrene, ETOH withdrawal, IVDA, etc.

Surgical:

Bariatric: Gastric Bypass, Gastric sleeve

Vascular Surgeries: carotid endarcterectomies, femoral endarcterectomies, amputations, AAA repair, peripheral artery bypass grafts

Urology: TURP, cysto, cystectomy, penectomy, nephrectomy, ureteral stents,

General/GI: mastectomy, breast reduction; hemicolectomies, exploratory laps, bowel resection, cholecystectomy, colorectal surgeries; whipples

Ortho: total joint, ORIF, external fixation, Ortho Trauma

ENT: parotidectomy, neck dissection, and thyroidectomy

Plastics: muscle flaps, skin grafts

Neurosurgery: spinal fusions, laminectomies, craniotomies

Patient Ratios:

RN:

Day: 1:4-5

Night: 1:5-6

CNA:

Day: 1:10

Night: 1:10

Required Certifications:

BLS

basic EKG certification (ability to read/interpret cardiac rhythm strips)

Skills required:

Telemetry experience (Cardiac rhythm interpretation) - will not transport patient on Tele but must be able to verify/interpret strips on the unit

General post-surgical experience is a MUST

Ortho post-op (total joints, ORIF) experience is preferred, peripheral IV starts, tube feedings, TPN, Trach Care, Chest tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, drain management and removal (JP, Accordian), dressing changes, wound vacs

Comfortability to discontinue non-tunneled catheters, will wean patients off Epidural pump per order set, PCAs

Heparin Drips, Insulin Drips; NO cardiac drips or cardiac push meds

Support on the Unit:

CNA (Ratio: 1:10)

Charge nurse: typically free floating

Resource Nurse - Dayshift only, 7 days per week

RT

OT/PT/ST

Hospitalist/Surgeon

PA - assigned specifically to this unit 1900-0700; 7 days per week

Remote monitoring at nurses stations for Tele/SpO2

Technology/Equipment:

EMR: Cerner

IV pumps: Alaris

Medication dispensing: Pyxis

Floating: If yes, where?

Any other unit to care for patients within or below scope of practice

Orientation:

2 Days of hospital orientation

1 (12)h shift on unit

HealthStream/iCare modules must be completed prior taking patients

Scheduling:

Weekend rotation: every other; occasionally back-to-back weekends - flexibility is key

On call? No call

Holiday Expectations: as scheduled

RTO approval: Must be sent to Manager for approval

Shift times: 0700-1900; 1900-0700

Schedule cycle: 4 weeks at a time; will receive 2 weeks in advance

Other notes:

Scrub Color: Any color, must be professional

No crocs

No artificial nails

Parking: Free

Requirements

Years of Experience: 2. Will not consider travelers who have a permanent address in ME.

No holiday time off will be granted. 6 Days or less of RTO can be approved.

ME RN license or compact state lic

BLS, ACLS

Tele SCL and Reference within a year

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

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

$1,918-$2,114/Weekly Pay*