Unit Notes
RN's need to be open to Floating!
Busy/Large Level 1 Trauma
Candidates need to be flexible on scheduling - no self scheduling
EOW required
EPIC required
CRRT preferred but will train
Successful placements here have 3+ years exp, pervious travel exp. and have worked in a very busy hospital in the past.
Daily Parking is ***+/day. Multiple options for on/off campus garages and lots ranging from *** - *** with monthly pass.
Unit Details
# of beds 8A-12 beds and 8B-13 beds high acuity unit
Ratios 1:2 and occasionally 1:1
Required Certifications Experienced ICU RN's
Common diagnoses/Types of patients Heart. Lumg Transplants, LVAD patients in C8A, ACB and Valve surgeries in C8B
Experience or 'Must have' skills: CRRT trained
Are RNs required to titrate drips? yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips All vasoactive drips for cardiac patients
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Unit has charge RN that has patients most of the time
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios 1 PCA on the floor
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house Intensivist model
RT in ICU 24/7 RT assigned to unit
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) any equipment that is managed by an RT
Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? Hardwire monitoring
Shifts & Scheduling 12 hour shifts, Scheduled based on unit needs
Weekend Requirement 6 weekend shifts in 6 weeks schedules
Holiday Requirement any they are willing to work
Is there a call or standby requirement? no
Floating Requirements First to float out depending on competency
Scrub Color/Dress Code teal scrubs
Unit/Department specific orientation 2-3 shifts with preceptors
Additional Notes Devices these units see are LVAD, CRRT/SLED, Impella, IABP