Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,858 per week in Bangor, ME at TravelNurseSource

TravelNurseSource is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Bangor, Maine, 04401!

Pay Information
$2,858 per week

About The Position
ID: 50982237 Shift: 7P-7A 12Night Description: This contract is interviewed by SimpliFi.Start date, hours and shift are all firm.26 week contracts are highly preferredAbout , MELevel 2 Trauma Center411 BedsGeneral : (48) on Merritt 3Minimum Experience:RN: 2 years of Med/Tele experience no exceptionsCNA:1 year - if the traveler has not worked in a hospital setting for the last year, please decline no exceptionsWill you accept a first-time traveler? taking 1sttime travelers at this get manager approval on 1sttime travelersPatient Bypass, Gastric sleeveVascular endarterectomies, femoral endarterectomies, amputations, AAA repair, peripheral artery bypass grafts, fem-pop bypass Urology: TURP, cysto, cystectomy, penectomy, nephrectomy, ureteral stentsGeneral/GI: mastectomy, breast reduction; hemicolectomies, exploratory laps, bowel resection, cholecystectomy, colorectal surgeries; whipplesOrtho: total joint, ORIF, external fixation, Ortho TraumaENT: parotidectomy, neck dissection, and flaps, skin fusions, laminectomies, craniotomiesMedical , Pneumonia, COVID, COPD, sepsis, cellulitis, GI Bleed, Chron s, Vascular Gangrene, ETOH withdrawal, IVDA, etc.All beds have remote Telemetry monitoring capabilitiesPatient : 1:4-5Night: 1:5-6CNA:Day: 1:8-10Night: 1:10Required EKG certification (ability to read/interpret cardiac rhythm strips) more than 6 days RTO (NO HOLIDAYS) is accepted at this timePlease ask all travelers about charge experience and include in the offer info if they have/have not worked in a CRN capacityTelemetry experience(Cardiac rhythm interpretation) will not transport patient on Tele but must be able to verify/interpret strips on the unitGeneral post-surgical experience is a MUSTVascular surgical patients comprise a large portion of our patient population. This person would need to have the basic knowledge of what to look at and for (assessment-wise) with this type of patient.Ortho post-op (total joints, ORIF) experience is preferred, peripheral IV starts, tube feedings, TPN, Trach Care, Chest tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, drain management and removal (JP, Accordian), dressing changes, wound vacsComfortability to discontinue non-tunneled catheters, will wean patients off Epidural pump per order set, PCAsHeparin Drips, Insulin Drips; NO cardiac drips or cardiac push medsCNA:1 year of acute care experience is required and it must be the most recentFollowing order sets (post op v/s and frequency)Glucose checksExperience with putting patients on continuous pulse ox and telemetryFamiliar with assistive devices (gait belts, walkers, sliding boards, hoyers, TSLO braces/ cervical collars ect)Ambulation of post op patientsI/O documented in MLsSequential/ TEDs ADLsAssisting with meals (feeding patients, passing out meal trays)Support on the (Ratio: 1:10)Charge nurse: typically free floatingResource Nurse Dayshift only, 7 days per week, 12 hr shiftsRTOT/PT/STHospitalist/SurgeonPA assigned specifically to this unit 1900-0700; 7 days per weekRemote monitoring at nurses stations for Tele/SpO2Technology/: CernerIV pumps: AlarisMedication dispensing: PyxisFloating: If yes, where?Any other unit to care for patients within or below scope of practiceOrientation:2 Days of hospital orientation1 (12)h shift on unitHealthStream/iCare modules must be completed prior taking rotation: every other; occasionally back-to-back weekends flexibility is keyOn call? No callHoliday Expectations: no RTO requests at this timeRTO approval: Must be sent to Manager for approvalShift times: 0700-1900; 1900-0700Schedule cycle: 4 weeks at a time; will receive 2 weeks in advanceOther color, must be color, must be professional. No logo shirts or sweatshirts.No crocsNo artificial nailsNo cell phone use or ear pods in ANY patient care areasParking: Free Program Travel Guaranteed Hours: 48 Contract

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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding

• Competency Exam
• Core Mandatory Exam
• Self Assessment (Skills Checklist)

5 Benefits of Travel Nursing

Adapting to new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in the healthcare profession.

Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling.

Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances.

Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services.

Working in various healthcare settings exposes you to different patient populations, diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure enhances your ability to adapt and learn, making you a more versatile and knowledgeable healthcare professional.