Job Description

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 26 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

SimpliFi Interviews


26 weeks preferred but not required.

Hospital Information:

Address: 489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401


Level II Trauma Center


Bed: 411

General Information:

Beds: 44 private and semi-private rooms


Experience?

RN: 1 year minimum, would prefer more


CNA: 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? Yes

Patient Types:

Any 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 fractures


Non-surgical unit

Patient Ratios:

RN: Days 1:4-5; Nights 1:5-6

May vary based on patient acuity, tech support, insulin drips within assignment, etc.

CNA: Days 1:10; Nights 1:10

Rarely, due to call-in, nurses may have total care of some less acute patients within their assignments

Required Certifications:

RN:

BLS


NIHSS (preferred)


EKG interpretation/ACLS (preferred)

CNA: BLS

Skills required:

RN:

Previous charge experience highly preferred, please include if the traveler has charge experience in offer details and is willing to act as charge


Cardiac 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 done


Reading/Interpreting Rhythm strips – please decline if they are not comfortable with this


Trach care, Chest tube management, General Medical Surgical skills (wound care, IVABX, Drain/tube management, IV starts, central line management, etc.)

CNA:

Proficiency in obtaining vital signs


Showering and bathing patients


Ambulation


Progression of functional status i.e.—getting patients directly to bathroom v. bedside commodes


Q 2 hour turning


Good communication skills and teamwork

Support on the Unit:

CNA


Charge nurse - will typically not have a patient assignment


Phlebotomy? For peripheral blood draws only


House Supervisor, 24/7


RT, 24/7 in house


Hospitalist, 24/7


PT/OT/ST – dayshift only


Unit Resource RN (as staffing allows) – 0700-1900

Charting System/Equipment:

Cerner – not required


Alaris


Pyxis

Floating:

Will float as often as needed to any area with Med/Tele patients (within or below scope)

Orientation:

2 Days Hospital orientation


1 shift on the unit

Scheduling:

Weekend rotation: every other


Call required: none


Holiday Expectations: no Holiday RTO is accepted at this time


RTO: Manager approval

Other notes:

Scrub Color:

RN: Any color, must be professional


CNA: Any color, must be professional

No crocs with holes, no artificial nails, no personal cell phone usage unless on break


Parking: Free in designated areas

Planet Healthcare Job ID #10-342747. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 26 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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.

 

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Holiday work, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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