RN - Float

Unit Notes

Unit Information
• Unit Type: PCU Oncology (5 North)
• Primary Patient Population: Adult Oncology PCU and Trauma PCU patients
• Number of Beds: 18
Experience Requirements
• Minimum 1 year of experience required yes
• First-time travelers are accepted?? yes
• Is both Oncology and PCU experience required, or is strong PCU experience without Oncology experience acceptable? oncology preferred
• Charge nurse experience required? If so, is 1 year minimum correct? not required
Certifications
• BLS - Required
• ACLS - Required
• ONS/ONCC - Required or Preferred? (current preferred, not required)
Ratios
• Days: 1:4-1:5
• Nights: 1:4-1:5
Shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• 0630a-7:00p
• 0630p-7:00a
• Every other weekend
• Self-scheduling - but will balance to the needs of the unit
Floating
• Travelers float to other Med/Surg and PCU units? yes
• Float assignments remain at the same level of care? yes
Orientation
• Two days of unit orientation? yes
Drips & Skills
Can you confirm:
• RNs occasionally titrate Insulin and Cardizem drips? yes
• Common drips/medications include:
o Chemotherapy
o Heparin
o Cardizem
o Protonix
• Any additional titratable drips travelers should be comfortable managing?
Respiratory Equipment
Could you let me know what respiratory equipment travelers commonly encounter on this unit (high-flow, BiPAP, ventilators, etc.)? high flow
Equipment
• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Lyko lifts available in even-numbered rooms with additional lift equipment available
Support Staff
• Nursing Assistants
• Charge Nurse
• PT/OT
• RN Case Manager
• Social Worker
• Educator
• Dietitian

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