RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit NotesUnit: Med-Tele Acute/Obs and SwingbedCertifications Required: BLS, ACLSNo Clinical InvolvementNumber of Beds: 19Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:3-6Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients: Acute and Swingbed - pneumonia, rehab, COPD, CHF, pancreatitis, GI bleedExperience or 'Must Have' Skills: IV starts, telemetry, NG, foley insertionHow Many Years' Experience Required?: 1Previous Travel Experience Required?: NoAre RNs Required to Titrate Drips?: NoCommon Titratable &/or Set Rate Drips: NoneIs There a Charge Nurse on Each Shift?: NoAre There Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs on This Unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes, we have one CNA per shift - they do the personal cares, vitals, weightsRT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.): All of thoseAre RNs Required to Do Anything With RT Equipment Besides Troubleshoot?: Yes, they need to set it up and be competent with Bipap, Cpap, HFNCAre There Tele/Monitor Techs on This Unit?: NoAre RNs Required to Read Their Own Strips?: YesWhat Brand Are the Tele Monitors?: MindrayShifts & Scheduling (Do You Allow Self-Scheduling? Block Scheduling?): 7a-7p, 7p, 7a // team schedulingDo You Allow Self-Scheduling or Block Scheduling?: PossibleWeekend Requirements: Every OtherHoliday Requirements: Every OtherIs There Call or a Standby Requirement?: NoCall Response Time: NAFloating Requirements/Please Confirm What Units Are Required to Float To: Med/Tele Acute/Obs/SwingbedWhat Units Do Travelers Need Experience For This Floor?: Medical, TeleScrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided?: Need Own Scrubs - Any ColorHow Many Shifts of Unit/Department Specific Orientation?: Typically 3-4 12 Hour ShiftsAdditional Notes: RNs on this floor may be part of the code team. This floor has great teamwork and a positive culture. Attributes that help make a nurse successful on this floor include dependable, caring, knowledgeable, and flexibleRadius 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. Updated: 4/9/24