RN - ICU/CCU

Unit Notes

Must have 2 years of ICU experience
- Prefer prior travel experience If a 1st time traveler- then they need to have 3+ years of ICU experience & have Epic experience "

Unit "ICU Float
(Combination: MICU, SICU, TICU, CVICU, etc.)"
- Nurse:Patient Ratios "1:1-2 dependent on acuity; may be asked to flex up to 1:3
1:1 for high acuity patients such as CRRT, IABP, Impella, etc. "
- Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, NIHSS,
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients General- Combination ICUs
- Experience or 'Must have' skills "Must have 2 years of ICU experience
- Prefer prior travel experience If a 1st time traveler- then they need to have 3+ years of ICU experience & have Epic experience "
- Are RNs required to titrate drips? Must be comfortable titrating all critical drips
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips Pressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, heparin, insulin, & more
- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Designated Charge on each unit; doesn't take a patient assignment unless necessary; more common for night shift charge to end up with a small pt assignment
- Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios None; For sitter needs only
- RT in ICU 24/7 "Designated RT for ICU- but may not be on the unit 24/7;
- RNs expected to be able to assist in troubleshooting and managing respiratory needs. "
- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? No monitor tech; RNs are expected to read and interpret their own tele
- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) "7-7, Schedule is made out by leadership for 6 wks at a time, travelers are expected to be flexible and help to fill gaps in permanent scheduling.
- All time off requests need to be submitted prior to starting assignment"
- Weekend Requirements 6-9 weekend shifts in a 6 week schedule
- Holiday Requirements May be asked to go into the Holiday Rotation
- Is there a call or standby requirement? Rare, for low census
- Floating Requirements "May be asked to float into any other acuity level; ICU, PCU/Stepdown, & MS-Tele
- Scrub Color/Dress Code Any Color
- Unit/Department specific orientation 1-2 days with a preceptor

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