RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit Notes
Profile review + manager interview


Unit Name: MS Float
Cost Center: 6046
# of beds 61 combined
Ratios Days-1:5 and Nights-1:6
Required certifications BLS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients Surgical pts (total joints, fractures, bariatric, urology, general, etc), Medical pts (CHF, CVA, SOB, diabetic issues)
Experience or 'Must have' skills (match our current med/surg)
Are RNs required to titrate drips? No
Common titratable &/or set rate drips NA
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor No
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios 1:15
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Cpap, BiPap, hi-flow
Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? Yes, monitor tech reads, RN confirms, (should match our current med/surg)
Shifts & Scheduling 12 hour
Weekend Requirement every other
Holiday Requirement Every other
Is there a call or standby requirement? Yes, with LCD
Floating Requirements Yes
Scrub Color/Dress Code Any scrub color
Unit/Department specific orientation Travel CBO, unit specific float checklist