RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit/Department specific orientation Dependent on experience - anywhere from 3 days, up to 2 weeks. During normal operating hours, charge does not take a case load, evening/weekend charge may have an.

Unit Notes
Unit OR
- # of Suites 9 suites with 1 specifically for cardiac
- Average # of cases per day 25-30
- Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) "BLS
ACLS preferred
- "Common Cases 50% ortho - totals, ortho trauma, Mako robot, fractures. Neuro, ortho spine. General procedures,
Gyn, ENT, urology. DaVinci robotics. Typically >15 years of age. Trauma - MVCs, rock climbing, bicycle
- Experience or 'Must have' skills At least 2 years OR experience. Okay with 1st time traveler if they have at least 2
years OR experience.
- Is scrubbing required for RNs? Preferred, not required
- Is there a manager/Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Yes, there is always a
charge. During normal operating hours, charge does not take a case load, evening/weekend charge may have an
assignment
- OR techs? Yes
- EMR Epic - do offer Epic training during onboarding, if needed
- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) "8s, 10s, 12s start at 645a
(Prefer 10s; but will depend on facility needs at time of interview/contract)"
- Weeknight/Call Requirements 2-3 weeknights in 6-week rotation (11p-7a)
- Weekend/Call Requirements 7p Friday in 12Hr increments until 7a Monday
- Holiday/Call Requirements On-call per rotation - will fill in gaps where needed
- What is call response time? 30mins
- Floating Requirements None
- Scrub Color/Dress Code Provided
- Unit/Department specific orientation Dependent on experience - anywhere from 3 days, up to 2 weeks. Try to orient to each specialty area.