Unit Notes
Med Sol prescreens
need 2 sup refs from modality submitting to (charge accepted) at submittal; 1 w/in 12 mo. & 1 w/in 3 years worked
Copy of the DL is needed at time of submittal to validate legal name - Pulse must reflect the name on a gov't issued ID - no middle initial or middle name
Travelers will work 2 of the 3 major holidays (TG, Xmas & New Years). Managers will make the final call on scheduling, but we will include verbiage on CAA. ***Holiday time off will be considered, however not guaranteed**
***PRIOR TO SIGNING THE CONTRACT, THE DYS EXAM THROUGH UNA IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 24-48 HRS. THEY GET 2 ATTEMPTS TO SCORE 80%. A SCREENSHOT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS IS REQUIRED ALONG WITH A PDF OF RESULTS.
***If your traveler fails the 2nd attempt, they will be made DNU for CommonSpirit AZ and Sac for 6 mo.
Unit RICU
# Beds 11 MICU Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:1-2
Required Certifications BLS, ACLS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients ARDS, Sepsis, Chronic vent, ETOH withdrawal, DKA, CRRT, therapeutic hypothermia, IABP. Line placements and intubations are common.
Experience or 'Must have' skills CRRT experience preferred (Next Stage). Per email from Suzanne, Doesn't need extensive CVICU experience, however, unit prefers to have someone with cardiac skill.
Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips Vasoactive Medications, Sedation Medications, Heparin, Insulin
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge Nurse or Nurse Shift Manager; Generally does not take patients. 4 Nurse Shift managers on staff. Relief charges 1 shift per week.
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios Yes, only as Safety Attendants (sitters). Primary Nursing.
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house Both 24/7
RT in ICU 24/7 Not in ICU but RT In house 24/7.
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Vents (Drager, Hamilton), CPAP, BIPAP
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? Yes- during the day, Nurses must be able to read and interpret EKG strips. Phillips monitors.
Shifts & Scheduling 12 hr shifts. Shift 645-1915 or 1845-0715. Report is at the bedside. OT and extra shifts are available. Self-scheduling is used, but is not finalized until Manager balances it. Schedules are out 4 weeks. Travelers can access their schedules from home and make themselves "available" for extra shifts and make trades with other staff. Block scheduling is generally not available.
Weekend Requirements EOW
Is there a call or standby requirement? No
Floating Requirements May float to CSICU-only operate within scope and all critical care like units. To all 5 Sacramento facilities- see details on General Info page. Mid-shift float to another facility is rare, but can happen.
Scrub Color/Dress Code Navy - under shirts must be navy, white, or black. Scrub jackets are optional, must be navy.
Unit/Department specific orientation 2 shifts in Medical ICU. 1 shift in Trauma, Neuro, and Surgical ICUs.
Additional Notes Pharmacy in house 24/7. ICU Pharmacy open during day shift.