What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical ICU (SICU) RN position at United Health Care Staffing?
RT in ICU 24 / 7? yesRT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot? not reallyAre there Tele / Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? no techs, yes, RN reads strip - Phillips monitorsShifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) self scheduling within reason. Original requests made, then request for team movement to balance on their own, then balanced by managementWeekend Requirements 4-6 days in 6 weeks depending on coverageHoliday Requirements please check with Larkin on this oneIs there a call or standby requirement? may be flexed off if census is low, not usually a problem. Standby only if unit closes for low census, again, not usually a problem maybe once / year if thatFloating 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 staffHow many shifts of unit / department specific orientation? 2
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 sites
Salary : $2,104
