Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,344 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/12/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with neuro and trauma experience for a Level II Trauma Center in Maine, requiring a compact or ME RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital with a Level II Trauma Center
• 26-bed ICU with some negative pressure rooms
• Cares for medical, surgical, trauma, neuro, orthopedic, and interventional patients, including those with ARDS, sepsis, DKA, stroke, and multi-system trauma
• Work schedule is 7P-7A, 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Patient ratios are typically 1:2 based on acuity, occasionally 1:3 during transitions
• Weekend rotation is required every other weekend (night shift: Fri/Sat)
• No on-call requirements
• May float to Cardiac ICU, Cardiac Stepdown, Medical Stepdown, or PICU if experienced
• Uses Cerner EMR, with Alaris and Pyxis equipment
• Responsibilities include comprehensive care of high-acuity critical care patients, including neurological and trauma cases
• Support staff includes a charge nurse, resource nurse or house supervisor, RT, hospitalist, intensivist, and trauma surgery team all onsite 24/7
• General hospital orientation is provided, followed by one shift on the unit
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Flu vaccination is required, with medical exemptions reviewed by the client
• Scrubs may be any solid color but must be professional
• Free parking is available in designated areas
• Holiday coverage is required based on unit needs, with all holiday requests sent to the manager for approval

Requirements

• Active ME or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• PALS certification preferred for candidates with pediatric experience
• Neuro and trauma ICU experience, including EVD & ICP monitoring, is required
• Ventilator management, critical care drips, drain management, stroke care, hemodynamic lines (A-lines/CVP), rhythm recognition, and trach care required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Must not have previously worked in a permanent role at a Northern Light Health hospital
• Primary address must be 100+ miles south or southwest of Bangor, ME to be eligible for travel designation

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-614028. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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