Job Description

Job Description

Certification Details

• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS

Schedule Information

• 0630-1830, 1830-0630
• self-scheduling, managed by manager based on unit needs
• 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• All over to the inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU
• Navy Blue
• 2 shifts of unit/department specific orientation
• Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity
• RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions

Unit Specific Information

• # of Beds: 18
• Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 ICU, 1:4 PCU
• Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults and Peds >15 years old. Various Trauma injuries, Sepsis, stroke, ARDS, MODS, COPD, cardiac arrest.
• CVPs, IABP and Impella-core staff will take if no exp; Alines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring- all can train real time.
• Zoll-Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol, Bell Mont rapid transfuse
• Yes RNs are required to titrate drips.
• Common titratable and/or set rate drips: Vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, antiarrhythmics
• There is a Charge Nurse on each shift who does not take an assignment.
• There are nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit - Ratios? Duties: 1:18
• RT Equipment: Nasal cannula to vents. RNs need to be able to read and interpret
• No Tele/Monitor Techs - Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry monitoring.

Additional Details

• *AUTO OFFER*
• Fast paced unit with critically ill patients. Attributes that help a nurse be successful on this unit include critical thinking skills, personable, positive attitude, team player.

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