Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,326 per week Job at Planet Healthcare, Bangor, ME

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  • Planet Healthcare
  • Bangor, ME

Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Med Surg
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 14 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel


Simplifi Interview


26 weeks is preferred but not required.

Hospital Information:

Address: 489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401


Level II Trauma Center


Bed: 411

General Information:

Beds: 40 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 Cardiac could be seen on this unit


Traveler will routinely work on either Grant 5 or Grant 6 (same level of care spread across 2 separate units)


Common diagnoses include but are not limited to: Stroke, COPD, Respiratory issues, GI Bleed, Renal Failure (AKI/CKD), Oncology, Electrolyte imbalance, altered mental status, weakness, non-operable fractures


Oncology/Neutropenic patients


Medical Telemetry patients – if travelers do not have previous Telemetry experience, Charge RN will sign off on the strips from the Tele tech


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)


ONS Chemo certification (preferred) – may be required for certain requisitions


ACLS (preferred)

CNA: BLS

Skills required:

RN:

Previous charge experience highly preferred, please include if the traveler has charge experience or not in offer details and is willing to act as charge


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


Experience with Insulin gtts & Heparin gtts- 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

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 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) – 0

Charting System/Equipment:

Cerner


Alaris


Pyxis

Floating:

Traveler will routinely work on either Grant 5 or Grant 6 (same level of care spread across 2 separate units)


Potential to float to any area with Med Surg 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: manager approval


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 #10-339373. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.

 

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.

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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, Day shift,

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