TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Bangor, Maine, 04401 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit Job Specialty: Med/Surg TELE Job Duration: 26 Weeks Shift: 7A-7P, 12-Day Guaranteed Hours: 48 per week Experience: Minimum 1 year required, additional experience preferred License: Active RN license Certifications: - BLS - NIHSS (preferred) - EKG interpretation/ACLS (preferred) Must-Have: - Previous charge experience is highly preferred - Proficiency in reading and interpreting rhythm strips - General medical surgical skills Job Description: - Monitor patients on Telemetry (Med-Tele) - Manage a variety of medical diagnoses, including stroke, COPD, respiratory issues, flu, COVID-19, GI bleed, renal failure, electrolyte imbalance, and more - Work in a non-surgical unit with RN patient ratios of Days 1:4-5; Nights 1:5-6, adjusted based on patient acuity and support - Handle cardiac drips such as Cardizem and Amiodarone, along with insulin and heparin drips - Perform trach care, chest tube management, wound care, IV antibiotic administration, drain/tube management, IV starts, central line management, etc. - Collaborate with CNAs to ensure patient care, including obtaining vital signs, bathing, ambulation, and functional status progression - Engage in teamwork and communication within the unit - Participate in a 2-day hospital orientation followed by one shift on the unit - Rotate weekends, every other weekend, with no on-call requirements - Adhere to professional dress code standards, wearing any color scrubs except those with holes, avoiding artificial nails, and personal phone use only during breaks - Utilize Cerner charting systems, Alaris, and Pyxis equipment - May float as needed to areas with Med/Tele patients within or below the scope of practice - Work alongside a robust support team, including a charge nurse, phlebotomy for peripheral blood draws, 24/7 RT, PT/OT/ST on dayshift, and a unit resource RN as staffing allows 26266162EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. 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 nursing encourages self-reliance and independence. Managing your assignments, travel logistics, and personal well-being in new locations enhances your ability to thrive in diverse circumstances. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds.