Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit...
What are the ratios?
" ICU patient ratio is 1:2
" Travelers floating to IMC may have a 1:4 ratio
" If an ICU patient is downgraded and awaiting an available bed, the ICU ratio may be 1:3...
How many years of experience are required?
" 2 years of Critical Care experience is required
" Level II trauma experience is required
" Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience are preferred...
Are first-timers accepted? Yes&
What is the weekend requirement? Every other weekend is required&
Which certifications are required?
" ACLS, BLS and NIH are required
" ATCAR or equivalent trauma education is required
" Candidates may complete Sinai's Maryland-approved Insult to Result trauma course to meet the trauma education requirement
" Prophecy Relias Advanced EKG assessment is required and must be sent by the agency
" A passing Advanced EKG score is required before the candidate can proceed with the contract...
Will this traveler need to float within scope to meet facility needs/float between like units?
" Yes, travelers may float to IMC based on facility needs
" Travelers may also float within appropriate critical-care areas based on their scope and competency...
Is this client open to accommodating block schedule? No...
Are locals accepted? Yes, Lifebridge accepts local candidates...
What is the state licensure requirement? Maryland or compact RN license required upon submission&
Are there any time off restrictions here? If so, what are they?
" The system will auto approve 14 days or less of RTO
" Every other winter and summer holiday are required and no RTO is approved
" No RTO on hard-to-fill days like Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc...
Any additional contract details?
" 4x12s may be available, please inquire with the submission
" Call outs may result in immediate contract cancellation...
Any additional unit information?
" This is a 29-bed, non-aggregated ICU at LBH Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland
" The unit has an average daily census of approximately 26 patients
" The ICU cares for Medical, Surgical, Coronary Care, Neuro and Trauma patients
" The unit specializes in the care and management of high-risk Neuro and Trauma interventions
" The patient population includes adults and geriatrics...
Any additional experience requirements?
" Neuro ICU and Surgical ICU experience are required
" Dysrhythmia interpretation and management are required
" Experience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure is required
" Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration experience is required
What special equipment experience is required?
" IABP
" CRRT
" EVD
" Arctic Sun/Cooling blanket management...
What is the Charting System? Cerner...
What is the scrub color? Navy blue...