Common diagnoses / Types of patients : mesothelioma, thoracic aortic dissection, esophagectomy, lung decortications SICU overflow including multiple varieties of general surgery
Experience 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 sites
RNs required to titrate drips : yes
Common titratable & / or set rate drips : vasopressin, epinephrine, levophed, heparin, dobutamine, dopamine, versed, hydromorphone, fentanyl, ketamine, nimbex, esmolol, cardene
Charge Nurse on each shift : yes; preference is free charge but depends on staffing, right now taking full assignment
Nurse aids / patient care techs on this unit : intermittent, dependent on census, 1 : 12 when present. Patient ADL's, blood glucose checks, transport assist
Hospitalist & / or Intensivist in house 24 / 7 : yes, intensivist on unit days and / or nights, APP's on unit 24 / 7
RT in ICU 24 / 7 : yes
RT Equipment : not really required to do anything with these besides troubleshoot
Tele / Monitor Techs on this unit : no techs, yes, RN reads strip - Phillips monitors
Shifts & Scheduling : self scheduling within reason
Weekend Requirements : 4-6 days in 6 weeks depending on coverage
Holiday Requirements : please check with Larkin on this one
Call or standby requirement : may be flexed off if census is low, not usually a problem
Floating 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
Scrub 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 staff
Number of shifts of unit / department specific orientation : 2
Experience : 3 years experience, previous travel experience, and experience in a very busy hospital preferred
CRRT / SLED training on NxStage system, experience with PA catheters / hemodynamics, spinal drain management preferred
General ICU skill competency for an advanced academic medical center
Schedule Information
Self scheduling within reason
Weekend Requirements : 4-6 days in 6 weeks depending on coverage
Holiday Requirements : please check with Larkin on this one
Call or standby requirement : may be flexed off if census is low, not usually a problem
Floating 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
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