Travel Nurse Rn - Pcu In Bangor, Me

**Job Title:** Registered Nurse - PCU

**Job Specialty:** Intermediate Care Unit

**Job Duration:** 26 weeks preferred

**Shift:** 7 PM - 7 AM, 12-hour night shifts

**Guaranteed Hours:** 36 per week

**Experience:** 1 year for Intermediate/PCU experience; 2 years if only Med/Surg experience with some PCU

**License:** Registered Nurse (RN)

**Certifications:** BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (AACCN and CCRN preferred)

**Must-Have:**
- Experience with trauma and stroke patients
- Skill in performing Q2H neuro checks
- Proficiency in administering Highflow O2, chest tubes, Wound Vacs, Vacuum dressing changes
- Competence in Bipap, general drain/ostomy care, and IV starts
- Ability to care for trached patients on vents
- Experience with Cardiac drips (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem) and Insulin titrating
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation

**Job Description:**
- Prescreen followed by manager interview required
- Work in a facility with Level II Trauma Center
- Provide intermediate care for trauma and neuro patients
- Manage cardiac patients including STEMI, NSTEMI, CHF, AFIB with RVR, post-operative TAVR
- Patient ratios: RN 1:3-4; Tech 1:6-12
- Utilize Cerner charting system and Alaris IV pumps
- Float to ED, ICU, CCU for intermediate assignments
- Support from CNA, charge nurse, phlebotomy, ICU trained resource nurse, RT, hospitalist, and PT/OT
- Engage in scheduling with general hospital orientation followed by on-unit training
- Participate in weekend rotations every other weekend and adhere to holiday expectations based on unit needs
- Flexible scrub color, must remain professional