RN - Neuro ICU

Unit Notes

Department: Neuro ICU | RN

- # Beds: 18
- Nurse: Patient Ratios: 1:2
- Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Ventrics, strokes with/without TPA, cranis
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: Ventriculostomy, NIH Stroke Scale Certification, Ventilators, Arterial lines, Central lines, tPA, Acute
stroke management, post craniectomy.
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Yes we titrate drips, this is an ICU so we will take any drips that the physician orders, they
are not set rates all the time, but some may be- we follow the physicians orders; Too many different drips to name.
- Is there a Charge Nurse &/or House Supervisor on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes; Sometimes (we try
to staff for a free charge, but if staffing does not allow the charge will take a team). We also have a house supervisor 24/7.
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties? Yes; 9:1.
- RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Yes
- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Yes;
- Shifts & Scheduling: 12's
- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.
- Holiday Requirements: Yes, Rotating every other holiday.
- Is there a call or standby requirement?: N/A
- Floating Requirements: Travelers float first. Being a higher level of care, our nurses can
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