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Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - COVID19 - $2,944 per week

Hiring Now!, Bangor, Maine, us, 04401


Travel Nurse Across America is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

ED - Emergency DepartmentDiscipline:

RNStart Date:

10/29/2024Duration:

13 weeks48 hours per weekShift:

12 hours, nightsEmployment Type:

TravelLevel II Trauma Center receives air flights in (serve 2/3 of State; closest trauma center within a 2 hr radius)Certified Stroke CenterBed: 411General InformationBeds:28 beds in Main EDCapacity of 16 care areas in Diagnostic Evaluation Area (Psych) locked area with 3 security guards, 2-3 RNs, 2 Psych techs and video monitoring of all psychiatric areas with recording available in the common areas, sally port and interview rooms10 in ED holding6 ED Observation bedsExperience? 1-year minimum ED experience in Level 2 Trauma Center ask permission to waive this requirement if strong Level 3 experienceFirst-time traveler? YesPatient Types:All ages (Neonate to Geriatric)Closest Trauma center to Acadia National Park & Mount Katahdin (end of Appalachian Trail); unique acuity within the ED; fast pacedMultispecialty Medical/ Cardiac/Neuro/Ortho/Trauma/InterventionalDKA, Sepsis, Multisystem trauma, Respiratory Failure, Renal Failure, COVID, ETOH, IVDA,Mental Health (Adult and Peds) common diagnoses include, but not limited to: ETOH, IVDA, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Suicidal Ideation, Depression, AnxietyStroke requiring intervention, spinal precautionsSTEMI, NSTEMI, Heart failure not certified cardiac center but one of the (2) centers in the state for cardiac events (Portland, ME is other)Patient Ratios:RN: Days & Nights:Main ED 1:4 (based on acuity)ED HoldingMedical/Surgical - 1:5 will not mix acuityICU - 1:1-2 (based on acuity)Psych: 1:6 (based on acuity)Required Certifications:ED RN:BLSACLSNIHSSTNCCPALSMOAB (strongly preferred), CPI is also accepted (strongly preferred)Skills required:ED RN: Trauma experience is an absolute must; Ventilator management, critical care drips/titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, measuring cardiac strips, drains, chest tubes, hemodynamic lines: Art lines/CVP, stroke experience (TNK administration), Conscious sedation, assisting with splinting, US guided IVs (preferred)Support on the Unit:Secretary, 24/7Paramedic, 9a-9p 3 days per weekPsych Techs, 24/7CNA to assist with: Vitals, glucose checks, 12 lead EKGs, some can assist with lab drawsCharge nurse: unassignedPhlebotomy? Available 24/7, but RN would draw labs when starting lines, accessing ports or if they have time to assistIV/VAT Team? YesResource Nurse House Supervisor, 24/7RT, 24/7ED physician, 24/7Mid-Level Providers, 24/7RRT, 24/7Intensivist, available for consult 24/7Charting System/Equipment:CernerAlarisPyxisGE monitorsFloating:ED RN: No inpatient floating required (will float between Triage, Psych, Trauma and Holding routinely)Orientation:3 days to include NEOScheduling:Shift Times:0700-19001900-0700Weekend rotation: Potential to work every weekend (Days: Sat/Sun; Nights: Fri/Sat)Can we approve time off? Up to 7 days; must be willing to extend contract if taking a full week off, if requesting holidays or days surrounding holidays off get approval from NMWill they be on call? NoHoliday Expectations: varies, based on unit needsOther notes or things you want us to check/verify?Scrub Color: Any color, as long as professionalParking: Free in designated areasAbout Travel Nurse Across America

At TNAA, we take pride in doing things differently. We place our healthcare travelers on high-paying assignments in exciting locations across the country, but it's our service before, during and after your assignment that sets us apart. Our dedicated, supportive staff understands how stressful preparing for a travel assignment can be, and that's why we put our experience to work for you to remove the headaches and send you smoothly on your way. Across our recruiting, clinical, quality assurance, payroll and housing teams, we promise to go out of our way to offer you an exceptional customer service experience. You may be a temporary employee of the facilities you serve, but when you travel with us, you become a permanent part of the TNAA family! Some of the benefits you receive with TNAA:Guaranteed Pay

- Many contracts allow a hospital to call off a set amount of shifts without penalty to the hospital. When that occurs to a traveler on contract with TNAA, their per diems are not affected.Paid Sick Leave

- Sick leave, in all 50 states, begins accruing from your first day, and you're eligible to use it after 90 days of employment.Travel Reimbursement

- We offer up to $1,000 in travel expense reimbursement.Your Way is Paid

- TNAA pays for all costs associated with getting the licenses and certifications needed for your assignment.Housing

- Get the most out of your housing subsidy with our Easy Stay program or utilize our company provided housing.Insurance

- We offer liability, vision, dental and health from day one.More of what we offer can be viewed on our website at:

www.tnaa.com/benefits