TravelNurseSource is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Bangor, Maine, 04401 Pay Information $2,182 per week About The Position ID: 51022723 Shift: 7P-7A 12Night Description: SimpliFi InterviewMust have ONS (Chemo Cert) to be considered.26 week contract preferred but not required.Hospital : 489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401Level II Trauma CenterBed: 411General : 40 private and semi-private roomsExperience?RN: 1 year minimum, would prefer moreCNA: 1 year - ask manager approval for any candidate that has previous hospital experience but has not worked in the hospital setting within the last yearFirst-time traveler? YesPatient medical diagnosis except Cardiac could be seen on this unitTraveler 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 fracturesOncology/Neutropenic patientsNon-surgical unitPatient Ratios:RN: Days 1:4-5; Nights 1:5-6May vary based on patient acuity, tech support, insulin drips within assignment, etc.CNA: Days 1:10; Nights 1:10Rarely, due to call-in, nurses may have total care of some less acute patients within their assignments Required (preferred)ONS Chemo certification (preferred) may be required for certain requisitionsACLS (preferred)CNA: BLSSkills charge experience highly preferred, please include if the traveler has charge experience or not in offer details and is willing to act as chargeTrach 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 in obtaining vital signsShowering and bathing patientsAmbulationProgression of functional status i.e. getting patients directly to bathroom v. bedside commodesQ 2 hour turningGood communication skills and teamworkSupport on the nurse will typically have a patient assignmentPhlebotomy? For peripheral blood draws onlyHouse Supervisor, 24/7RT, 24/7 in houseHospitalist, 24/7PT/OT/ST dayshift onlyUnit Resource RN (as staffing allows) 0700-1900Charting System/ 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 orientation1 shift on the rotation: every otherCall required: noneHoliday Expectations: manager approvalRTO: Manager approvalOther Color:RN: Any color, must be professionalCNA: Any color, must be professionalNo crocs with holes, no artificial nails, no personal cell phone usage unless on breakParking: Free in designated areas Program Travel Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract 25798579EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding Competency Exam Core Mandatory Exam Self Assessment (Skills Checklist) 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations.