RN - Float

Unit Notes

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. "
- RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Vents, Cpap, Bipap, High Flow; Breathing treatments
- 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

**NO HOME BASE FACILITY **
Must float within Zone 1: (Based around Colorado Springs, CO):
Penrose Hospital - 7 miles from Colorado Springs City Center
2222 N Nevada Ave Colorado Springs, CO
St. Francis Medical Center 12 miles from Colorado Springs City Center
6001 E Woodmen Rd Colorado Springs, CO
St. Francis InterQuest 13 miles from Colorado Springs City Center
10860 New Allegiance Drive Colorado Springs, CO
St. Mary Corwin 46 miles from Colorado Springs City Center
1008 Minnequa Ave Pueblo, CO
St. Thomas More 45 miles from Colorado Springs City Center
1338 Phay Ave Canon City, CO

You will receive a float assignment to clarify where you are working for each schedule (varies by schedule). Your first float assignment will be communicated on or before your Monday start date.

VivPost