Certification Details
BLSACLSNIHSS
Job Details
Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2, 1:3 depending on downgrade/acuity/emergency admit (infrequent when staffed)Common diagnoses/Types of patients: mesothelioma, thoracic aortic dissection, esophagectomy, lung decortications SICU overflow including multiple varieties of general surgeryExperience or 'Must have' skills: early recognition of change in patient condition, clear communication and escalation with providers, critical thinking skills, CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, chest tubes, ventilator, various drains/surgical sitesRNs required to titrate drips: yesCommon titratable &/or set rate drips: vasopressin, epinephrine, levophed, heparin, dobutamine, dopamine, versed, hydromorphone, fentanyl, ketamine, nimbex, esmolol, cardeneCharge Nurse on each shift: yes; preference is free charge but depends on staffing, right now taking full assignmentNurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: intermittent, dependent on census, 1:12 when present. Patient ADL's, blood glucose checks, transport assistHospitalist &/or Intensivist in house 24/7: yes, intensivist on unit days and/or nights, APP's on unit 24/7RT in ICU 24/7: yesRT Equipment: not really required to do anything with these besides troubleshootTele/Monitor Techs on this unit: no techs, yes, RN reads strip - Phillips monitorsShifts & Scheduling: self scheduling within reasonWeekend Requirements: 4-6 days in 6 weeks depending on coverageHoliday Requirements: please check with Larkin on this oneCall or standby requirement: may be flexed off if census is low, not usually a problemFloating Requirements: first to float, then OT floats, then remainder of staff. Float to other ICU's within hospital, skill set will be considered for assignmentScrub Color/Dress Code: teal bottoms, black or printed coordinating scrub top, no fleece jackets. No shellac, dip, or acrylic nails, no overlays. Unchipped regular nail polish is allowed. Professional and identifiable as nursing staffNumber of shifts of unit/department specific orientation: 2
Job Requirements
Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS preferredExperience: 3+ years experience, previous travel experience, and experience in a very busy hospital preferredCRRT/SLED training on NxStage system, experience with PA catheters/hemodynamics, spinal drain management preferredGeneral ICU skill competency for an advanced academic medical center
Schedule Information
Self scheduling within reasonWeekend Requirements: 4-6 days in 6 weeks depending on coverageHoliday Requirements: please check with Larkin on this oneCall or standby requirement: may be flexed off if census is low, not usually a problemFloating Requirements: first to float, then OT floats, then remainder of staff. Float to other ICU's within hospital, skill set will be considered for assignment
Unit Specific Information
# of Beds: 12, TSICU (7CA)Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2, 1:3 depending on downgrade/acuity/emergency admit (infrequent when staffed)
Additional Details
Daily Parking: $15+/day. Multiple options for on/off campus garages and lots ranging from $95 - $120 for monthly parking pass.
