Travel Critical Care Float ICU RN - $2,347 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a Level II Trauma Center requiring 2+ years of ICU experience with neuro and trauma skills including EVD and ICP monitoring.

Details

• 26-bed ICU including negative pressure rooms within a Level II Trauma Center
• Cares for medical, surgical, trauma, neuro, ortho, and interventional patients
• Manages conditions such as ICP monitoring, EVD, spinal precautions, DKA, multi-system trauma, sepsis, ARDS, COVID, PNA, COPD, and stroke
• Patient ratio of 1:2 based on acuity, with possible third patient during discharge or transfer transitions
• 12-hour night shifts (7P-7A), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend (Fri/Sat nights)
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to Cardiac Care Unit, Cardiac Stepdown, Medical Stepdown, or PICU (if pediatric experience present)
• Uses Cerner charting system (experience preferred), Alaris pumps, and Pyxis

Requirements

• Active RN license, Compact or Maine (ME) license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• PALS certification preferred for potential PICU floating
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Neuro and trauma experience required, including EVD and ICP monitoring
• Experience with ventilator management, critical care drips, drain management, stroke care, hemodynamic lines (A-lines/CVP), cardiac rhythm recognition, chest tubes, and tracheostomy care
• Strong assessment skills required
• PICU experience preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Support on the unit includes 24/7 Resource Nurse/House Supervisor, Respiratory Therapist, Hospitalist, and Intensivist for consults
• Trauma surgery team manages their own patients; PT/OT available Monday through Friday
• Charge nurse role is typically unassigned but may carry patients during critical staffing situations
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation followed by one shift on the unit
• Holiday coverage varies based on need and must be approved by the manager
• Time off requests must be approved through the manager
• Scrubs must be any solid, professional color
• Free parking provided in designated areas
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility to be considered, with case-by-case approval required for those living 100+ miles north
• Candidates who have previously worked in a permanent capacity at any Northern Light Health hospital are not eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-785248. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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