Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Company: Planet Healthcare
Location: Bangor
Posted on: July 5, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 08/05/2025 - Duration: 13 weeks - 48 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel - General Information: - Beds: 26 ICU - Experience? 2 years minimum in ICU - First-time traveler? Yes - Patient Types: - Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Neuro, Ortho, Interventional patients - ICP monitoring, External Ventricular drain (EVD), spinal precautions, DKA, Multi system trauma patients, Sepsis, ARDS, COVID, PNA, COPD, Stroke - Patient Ratios: - 1:2 – based on acuity (may get 3rd patient as one is being discharged or moved to the floor) - Required Certifications: - BLS - ACLS - NIHSS - Skills required: - Please ask all travelers about charge experience and include in the offer info if they have/have not worked in a CRN capacity - Neuro and Trauma experience are an absolute must – EVD & ICP monitoring - Ventilator management, critical care drips, drain management, stroke experience, hemodynamic lines (A-lines/CVP), cardiac rhythm recognition, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, strong assessment skills - Support on the Unit: - Charge nurse: Unassigned – may have patients in a critical staffing situation - Resource Nurse/House Supervisor – 24/7 - RT, in house 24/7 - Hospitalist, in house 24/7 - Intensivist, 24/7 for consult - Trauma Surgery team will monitor their own patients - PT/OT - Mon-Fri - Charting System/Equipment: - Cerner (preferred experience) - Alaris - Pyxis - Floating: - To the Cardiac Care Unit (ICU) – will take patients within scope - Cardiac Stepdown or Medical Stepdown - PICU if they have Peds experience - Orientation: - General Hospital orientation, followed by 1 shift on unit - Scheduling: - Weekend rotation: Every other (Dayshift: Sat/Sun; Nightshift: Fri/Sat) - Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? None - Holiday Expectations: Varies, based on need – all holiday requests should be sent to manager for approval - Approval of time off? To go through manager - Other notes: - Scrub Color: Any solid color, must be professional - Parking: Free parking in designated areas About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits - Medical benefits - Vision benefits - Dental benefits - 401k retirement plan - Weekly pay - Referral bonus

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