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Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 15, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level II Trauma Center, requiring a compact or Maine RN license and at least 2 years of ICU experience with neuro and trauma expertise. Details 26-bed ICU including some negative pressure rooms Patient population includes Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Neuro, Ortho, and Interventional cases Manages ICP monitoring, EVDs, spinal precautions, DKA, multi-system trauma, sepsis, ARDS, COVID, PNA, COPD, and stroke patients Patient ratio of 1:2 based on acuity, occasionally 1:3 during discharge/transfer transitions 12-hour day shifts (7A-7P), 36 hours per week Weekend rotation required: every other Sat/Sun (day) or Fri/Sat (night) No on-call responsibilities Floating required to Cardiac Care Unit, Cardiac or Medical Stepdown, and PICU (if pediatric experience) Uses Cerner charting system, Alaris pumps, and Pyxis medication system Requirements Active compact or Maine RN license required BLS and ACLS certifications required NIHSS certification required PALS certification preferred 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 Cerner charting experience preferred Flu vaccination required for clearance, medical exemptions only with facility approval Additional Information Support on the unit includes 24/7 Resource Nurse/House Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and Intensivist consult coverage Trauma Surgery team manages their own patients; PT/OT available Monday-Friday Charge nurse coverage unassigned and may carry a patient load during critical staffing situations Orientation includes general hospital orientation followed by one shift on the unit Holiday coverage varies based on need and requires manager approval Scrubs must be a solid, professional color Free parking available in designated areas First-time travelers are welcome to apply Candidates must not have prior permanent employment with any Northern Light Health hospital Permanent residence must be located 100+ miles South/Southwest of the facility for consideration All time-off requests must be approved by the manager