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Certification Details- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Job Details- A large system in Nebraska/Iowa is looking for ICU RN's. 12-hour shifts, 36 hours guaranteed. 2 years of unit experience. 13 Week contract.
Job Requirements- 2 years of unit experience.
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 ICU, 1:4 PCU.
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults and Peds >15 years old.
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes.
- Shifts & Scheduling: , .
Schedule Information- 12-hour shifts, 36 hours guaranteed.
- Shifts: , .
- Weekend Requirements: Every other.
- Holiday Requirements: Every other or as needed based on unit needs.
- Floating Requirements: Will float to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU.
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2 shifts.
Unit Specific Information- of Beds: 34
- Common titratable and/or set rate drips: Vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, antiarrhythmics.
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes- will attend RRTs and Codes.
- Are there nurse aides/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes- 1:18.
- RT Equipment: Nasal cannula to vents.
- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: No techs- Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry monitoring. RNs need to be able to read and interpret.
- Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue.
Additional Details- Fast paced unit with volume flexes due to being primary tertiary hospital for the system.
- Attributes that will make a nurse successful on this unit are the ability to ask questions, a positive attitude, willingness to help others, critical thinking skills, personable, and positive attitude.
- Work with attendings and student providers (fellows, residents) to collaborate on care.
- Radius Rule: 50 miles.
Date Posted: 21 November 2024
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