RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit Notes
Will be floated between 2 critical care and stepdown units

Unit Details
# of beds 24 in ICU, 26 in PCU
Ratios 2:1 (at times 3:1 depending on acuity), 4:1 on PCU
Required Certifications ACLS, BLS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients Cardiac patients post CABG or PCI, sepsis, DKA, respiratory failure
Experience or 'Must have' skills Critical Care experience
Are RNs required to titrate drips? yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips Levophed, amiodarone, heparin, precedex, propofol, cardene, nitro, neosynephrine, dopamine, etc
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Charge on floor, HS on each shift for hospital
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios No aids normally in ICU, 1-2 in PCU per shift
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house Intensivist in house during day; hospitalists all hours
RT in ICU 24/7 yes
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Vents, Bipap, Airvo
Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? Bedside monitors, monitor bank at charge desk, Monitor Tech on site
Shifts & Scheduling Days 7a-7p; Nights 7p-7a--expect to work 4 shifts a week
Weekend Requirement Depends on coverage--usually require every other weekend
Holiday Requirement Depends on coverage
Is there a call or standby requirement? No
Floating Requirements Yes--expect to work either ICU or PCU with occasional floating to other departments if necessary
Scrub Color/Dress Code Navy Blue scrubs
Unit/Department specific orientation New Employee Orientation first week--orientation shift on each ICU and PCU

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