American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Ellsworth, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night-shift ICU position, requiring a compact or ME license and at least one year of recent ICU experience.
Responsibilities
- Work in a mixed-acuity ICU within a hospital setting
- Unit consists of 9 ICU beds with both ICU and Med Surg level patients
- Patient types include vented patients, sepsis, PNA, DKA, CHF, COPD, detox, surgical complications, and rare overnight pediatric post-ops
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3, based on acuity
- Uses Cerner EMR
- Night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with every other weekend rotation
- May float to Med Surg or ED as needed; patient ratios are 1:5 days and 1:6 nights on Med Surg
- No on-call requirements
- Main responsibilities include caring for critically ill adult and occasional pediatric patients with various acute conditions
- Charge nurse typically takes a patient assignment; additional support includes 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage
- Unit has centralized tele monitoring tech and intensivist available for consultation
- General hospital and unit orientation provided, including online modules and one unit shift; additional charge training provided as applicable
- Flu vaccination required unless a valid medical exemption is approved
- Professional scrubs of any color are permitted
- Free parking is available onsite
- First-time travelers will be considered for this position
- Holiday coverage is required as needed
- Time off must be approved by manager
Requirements
- Active ME or compact RN license required
- Minimum of 2 years RN experience with at least 1 year in ICU
- Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips for ICU and Med Surg
- Experience or willingness to be trained as Charge RN as needed
- Experience with vents, chest tubes, trachs, wound vacs, IVs, PCAs, epidurals (rare), CVP lines, A-line care, insulin and cardiac drips
- Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
- Must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health hospital in a permanent capacity
- Candidates must reside at least 100 miles South/SW of Bangor, Maine
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-649358. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
