RN (Registered Nurse) - First Connect
Boise, ID 83712
About the Job
Unit Notes
Department: PICU | RN
- Unit: Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Boise Hospital Flr 4
- # of Beds: 12 (in summer census is around 4, and winter months 6).
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2
- Required Certifications: BLS, PALS
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Trach/vent, DKA, respiratory, surgical (trachs, g-tubes, shunts,
hernia repairs, seizures) no cardiac.
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: MUST have 2 years of PICU experience. Ok with first time travelers.
- Are RNs required to titrate drips: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: propofol, fentanyl, epi, etc.
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Yes, no
assignment.
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: No
- Pediatrician in house 24/7: In house during the day, may occasionally take call from home at NOC.
- RT Equipment: Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot? Vent, bubble
CPAP, BiPAP.
- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit: Yes, RNs read and interpret their own strips.
- Shifts & Scheduling: 7-7, Work with the scheduler to schedule, will allow up to 5 shifts in a block
schedule if meets unit needs.
- Weekend Requirement: 5 shifts in 6 weeks.
- Holiday Requirement: potentially- expect to work at least 1 during a contract.
- Is there Call or a Standby requirement: No
- Floating Requirements: Peds for full assignment, frequent floating.
- Scrub Color/Dress Code: Any color
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: 2-12 hour shifts.
**This facility has a radius rule of 50 miles. To ensure adherence to this rule, we will require the candidates' perm address in the submittal to confirm they are outside of that specified radius before proceeding with the profile review.**
Date Entered On: 3/4/2024
Department: PICU | RN
- Unit: Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Boise Hospital Flr 4
- # of Beds: 12 (in summer census is around 4, and winter months 6).
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2
- Required Certifications: BLS, PALS
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Trach/vent, DKA, respiratory, surgical (trachs, g-tubes, shunts,
hernia repairs, seizures) no cardiac.
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: MUST have 2 years of PICU experience. Ok with first time travelers.
- Are RNs required to titrate drips: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: propofol, fentanyl, epi, etc.
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Yes, no
assignment.
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: No
- Pediatrician in house 24/7: In house during the day, may occasionally take call from home at NOC.
- RT Equipment: Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot? Vent, bubble
CPAP, BiPAP.
- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit: Yes, RNs read and interpret their own strips.
- Shifts & Scheduling: 7-7, Work with the scheduler to schedule, will allow up to 5 shifts in a block
schedule if meets unit needs.
- Weekend Requirement: 5 shifts in 6 weeks.
- Holiday Requirement: potentially- expect to work at least 1 during a contract.
- Is there Call or a Standby requirement: No
- Floating Requirements: Peds for full assignment, frequent floating.
- Scrub Color/Dress Code: Any color
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: 2-12 hour shifts.
**This facility has a radius rule of 50 miles. To ensure adherence to this rule, we will require the candidates' perm address in the submittal to confirm they are outside of that specified radius before proceeding with the profile review.**
Date Entered On: 3/4/2024
Source : First Connect