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Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work. Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Experience: • 12 months of role experience is required with some in the last 12 months. • Must have at least 12 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience. • 3 months of experience with Cerner is preferred from any number of months. Requirements: • Candidates must have a Maine license or compact license (required for submission). • This role will require floating to multiple units • Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >100 miles from facility to be submitted. • Flu vaccination required for submission. Medical declinations accepted. Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process. Additional Details: Housing in ME becomes more expensive in the summer months, beginning in May. Be sure to confirm you are comfortable with housing options before applying. Roles requiring state licensure only: License should not expire within 45 days following start date. Required Skills/Experience: Skills required: Experience caring for Geriatrics (ideal candidate would have SNF or LTAC experience). RN: Charge experience, dressing changes, IV antibiotic administration (most patients will not have IV access), enteral feedings. Required Credentials: NURSYS. Types of Patients on Unit: Patient Types: -Discharge Ready Unit. -A variety of patients are cared for here who are awaiting placement in the community. -Heavy behavioral/psych on top of LTC/SNF. Security is present on the unit due to aggressive patients. -Typically, non-acute – without the need for special monitoring or IV access. -Occasionally, patients are admitted for IV antibiotics only, but they do not receive frequent doses. -Mobility of patients range from independent transfer to Hoyer/2 assist. -Patients are cared for under a nursing home model with focus on fall prevention, skin integrity and activities. -Supported by activities coordinator, CNAs and expert care management staff. -Nursing care is less than acute level of care i.e. vital signs are once a day; full assessment is weekly. Procedures/Diagnostics/Treatments Performed on Unit: Daily Responsibilities: RN: -0600 or 1800 med pass for most meds, there may be meds due at other times -Dressing changes Straight caths (some patients straight cath themselves). Charting: -Med scanning. -Daily nursing notes to include the following (1 per shift per patient – 10 total): -Activities they participated in during that shift. -Behavioral Notes. -Overall impressions. -VS as ordered (most often weekly or PRN if they have BP issues). Equipment Used on Unit: Charting System/Equipment: Cerner. Alaris. Pyxis. Unit/Facility Details: Hospital Information: Level II Trauma Center. Bed: 411. General Information: Beds: 21 Special Requests: Travel Pairs: If you are in a relationship, EMMC will not schedule you on the same days. If you are not in a relationship, you can be scheduled for the same days if not on the same shift/unit. Managers will not guarantee the same schedule for travel pairs. Approval of time off? To go through manager. Shift & Scheduling: Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Every other. Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call. Holiday Expectations: varies, as needed. Floating Requirements: To any other area within their scope of practice. 7 days maximum time off 2 references from last 12 months (Manager/Supervisor reference type) - required for submission Driver’s license required for submission Certifications: • BLS (Basic Life Support) • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) Skills Checklist: Yes References: Yes License Type: registered License State: ME Certifications: NIH Stroke Scale, Basic Life Support Job Details Job Type: Travel Nurse/Patient: 1/1-9 Shift Type: Night Contract Date: Start ASAP Expected Length: 13 weeks Hours per Shift: 12 Shifts per Week: 3