Registered Nurse – Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN)

Job Description & Requirements


Registered Nurse – Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN)


StartDate: 2/18/2025
Available Shifts: 12 N
Pay Rate: $1868.81 - $2059.51



SimpliFi will no longer book travel pairs on the same unit and shift regardless of relationship status.,

SimpliFi Interview Team
About Facility
489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401
Level II Trauma Center – receives air flights in (serve 2/3 of State; closest trauma center within a 2 hr radius)
Certified Stroke Center
Bed: 411
General Information
Beds:
28 beds in Main ED
Capacity of 16 care areas in Diagnostic Evaluation Area (Psych) – locked area with 3 security guards, 2-3 RN’s, 2 Psych techs and video monitoring of all psychiatric areas with recording available in the common areas, sally port and interview rooms
10 in ED holding
6 ED Observation beds
Experience? 1-year minimum ED experience in Level 2 Trauma Center – ask permission to waive this requirement if strong Level 3 experience
First-time traveler? Yes
Patient Types:
All ages (Neonate to Geriatric)
Closest Trauma center to Acadia National Park & Mount Katahdin (end of Appalachian Trail); unique acuity within the ED; fast paced
Multispecialty – Medical/ Cardiac/Neuro/Ortho/Trauma/Interventional
DKA, Sepsis, Multisystem trauma, Respiratory Failure, Renal Failure, COVID, ETOH, IVDA,
Mental Health (Adult and Peds) – common diagnoses include, but not limited to: ETOH, IVDA, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Suicidal Ideation, Depression, Anxiety
Stroke requiring intervention, spinal precautions
STEMI, NSTEMI, Heart failure – not certified cardiac center but one of the (2) centers in the state for cardiac events (Portland, ME is other)
Patient Ratios:
RN: Days & Nights:
Main ED – 1:4 (based on acuity)
ED Holding –
Medical/Surgical - 1:5 – will not mix acuity
ICU - 1:1-2 (based on acuity)
Psych: 1:6 (based on acuity)
Required Certifications:
ED RN:
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
TNCC
PALS
MOAB, CPI is also accepted
Skills required:
ED RN: Trauma experience is an absolute must; Ventilator management, critical care drips/titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, measuring cardiac strips, drains, chest tubes, hemodynamic lines: Art lines/CVP, stroke experience (TNK administration), Conscious sedation, assisting with splinting, US guided IV’s (preferred)
Support on the Unit:
Secretary, 24/7
Paramedic, 9a-9p – 3 days per week
Psych Techs, 24/7
CNA – to assist with: Vitals, glucose checks, 12 lead EKG’s, some can assist with lab draws
Charge nurse: unassigned
Phlebotomy? Available 24/7, but RN would draw labs when starting lines, accessing ports or if they have time to assist
IV/VAT Team? Yes
Resource Nurse – House Supervisor, 24/7
RT, 24/7
ED physician, 24/7
Mid-Level Providers, 24/7
RRT, 24/7
Intensivist, available for consult 24/7
Charting System/Equipment:
Cerner
Alaris
Pyxis
GE monitors
Floating:
ED RN: No inpatient floating required (will float between Triage, Psych, Trauma and Holding routinely)
Orientation:
3 days to include NEO
Scheduling:
Shift Times:
0700-1900
1900-0700
Weekend rotation: Potential to work every weekend (Days: Sat/Sun; Nights: Fri/Sat)
Can we approve time off? Up to 7 days; must be willing to extend contract if taking a full week off, if requesting holidays or days surrounding holidays off – get approval from NM
Will they be on call? No
Holiday Expectations: varies, based on unit needs
Other notes or things you want us to check/verify?
Scrub Color: Any color, as long as professional
Parking: Free in designated areas

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, ER
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: ACLS(Copy Needed); BLS(Copy Needed); PALS(Copy Needed); CERT-NIH Stroke Scale(Copy Needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months

ME RN license or compact state lic
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
ER SCL and Reference within a year
RTO upon submission, no more that six days.
SSN & DOB
100 mile radius rule--Coversheet needs to include perm address and mileage from facility
SimpliFi will no longer book travel pairs on the same unit and shift regardless of relationship status.,

About the Facility
Featuring 411 beds, this medical center has 450 physicians and offers specialty and intensive services. This facility provides outreach clinics to many local hospitals in the region, allowing easier access for patients and supporting the role of those hospitals in their communities. In addition, the facility features a statewide medical helicopter service that transports critically ill and injured patients.


Facility Location
Bangor is the major commercial and cultural center for eastern and northern Maine. The City is located in the heart of Maine and looked upon as being Maine's “Queen City” ever since 1834. Residents and visitors alike can benefit from the best of both worlds: a clean and friendly city that captures all the excitement, opportunity and activity, with shpping centers and cafes that are easy to access.



Job Benefits


At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company


At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.


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