Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,385 per week in Ellsworth, ME

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Ellsworth
Posted on: February 3, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Ellsworth, ME Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,385 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/9/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Ellsworth, Maine, 04605! Job Title: Registered Nurse - ICU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years; 1 year of ICU experience required License: Active RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Must-Have: Previous Charge RN experience is highly preferred. Willingness to be trained as Charge RN and work in that capacity as needed during the contract. Skills in managing chest tubes, traches, drains, wound vacs, IVs, PCAs, and insulin gtts. Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips for ICU and Med/Surg patients. Description: A mixed acuity unit with 9 ICU beds is available. Patient population includes vents, sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, detox, CHF, and COPD exacerbations. Surgical complications seen include total joints, general surgical procedures, and urology cases. Patients with substance use disorders present alongside other medical issues are common. Pediatric patients may occasionally stay overnight after surgery. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3 based on acuity. Support on the unit includes a charge nurse who takes an assignment on most shifts. Respiratory therapy and hospitalist services are available 24/7. An intensivist is available on a rotation for consult but not in-house. Centralized telemetry monitoring is conducted. Floating may occur to Med/Surg or ED with respective patient ratios of 1:5 days and 1:6 nights. Weekend rotation is every other weekend, and travel pairs may work the same weekend. Holiday work is expected as needed, with time off requiring manager approval. Scrub color must be professional. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. 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 may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29283058EXPTEMP

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