Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg - $2,806 per week in Bangor, ME

TravelNurseSource is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Bangor, Maine, 04401 Pay Information $2,806 per week About The Position ID: 51179343 Shift: 7P-7A 12Night Description: SimpliFi InterviewStart date, shift and hours per week are all firm.26 week contract highly preferred.Hospital : 489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401Level II Trauma CenterBed: 411General : 44 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 year.First-time traveler? YesPatient medical diagnosis except primary Cardiac could be seen on this unit. Unit will monitor patients on Telemetry (Med-Tele)Common diagnoses include but are not limited to: Stroke, COPD, Respiratory issues and illnesses Flu/PNA/COVID, GI Bleed, Renal Failure (AKI/CKD), Electrolyte imbalance, altered mental status, weakness, non-operable fracturesNon-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)EKG interpretation/ACLS (preferred)CNA: BLSSkills charge experience highly preferred, please include if the traveler has charge experience in offer details and is willing to act as chargeCardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone), Insulin drips, Heparin drips - 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 doneReading/Interpreting Rhythm strips please decline if they are not comfortable with thisTrach care, Chest tube management, General Medical Surgical skills (wound care, IVABX, Drain/tube management, IV starts, central line management, etc.) 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 not 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/ not float as often as needed to any area with Med/Tele patients (within or below scope)Orientation:2 Days Hospital orientation1 shift on the rotation: every otherCall required: noneHoliday Expectations: no Holiday RTO is accepted at this timeRTO: 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 areasAward Offer Posted by: Jordan Lasater - 9/25/2024 11:50 AM Program Travel Guaranteed Hours: 48 Contract 25926176EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding Competency Exam Core Mandatory Exam Self Assessment (Skills Checklist) 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion. 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 nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your expertise to different teams.