RN (Registered Nurse) - First Connect
Seattle, WA 98101
About the Job
Unit Notes
Region I: Primary to Virginia Mason Medical Center, but if needed, travelers will be required to float throughout Region One: St. Anne Hospital Burien, WA; St. Francis Hospital Federal Way, WA; Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA. Will receive a premium float when asked to float.
They will start the first week at St Anne and then will move to VMMC General Hospital Orientation on the next available date.
- # Beds: 20
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:4
- Required Certifications: BLS ACLS
- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: post op CTS (cardio thoracic surgery)- makes up about 50% of their population- POD 1- temp pacer, chest tubes in place, dysrhymias, MI, CHF- Higher acuity patients on this unit. Groin management and TR bands post cath. TAVR- structural heart.
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: MUST have- post op day 1+-CTS and post heart cath experience. Highly prefer more than one year of experience. If first time traveler she would like experience at more than one facility in the past.
- Are RN's required to titrate drips: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: "Titratable - diltiazem, nitroglycerin, heparin. Set rate - amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, integrilin, lasix"
- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Monitor techs are at a central location off site. There are physical monitors on the unit. RNs must read their own strips. They use Phillips with MX 40 monitors.
- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Charge nurse typically does not take patients.
- Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios: Yes 1:10 ratio.
- RT/Equipment (i.e., Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, vents, etc.): CPAP, BiPAP- acute or chronic, oxymask etc.
No high flow, trachs, vents"
- Shifts & Scheduling: Self-scheduling available, may request block scheduling. Will need to meet the needs of the unit.
- Weekend Requirements: Yes, every other weekend.
- Holiday Requirements: Expected to fill in holes
- Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: No
- Floating Requirements?: Yes- Float to med surg. Sometimes to stepdown.
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided?: Royal blue- white/grey accent
- Unit/Department: Specific Orientation 1-2 shifts with a preceptor.
- Additional Notes: Team focused and tight knit team. Very welcoming to the unit. They have great relationships with providers- hospitalists and CTS team. Could be used as a preceptor. Charge if experienced and willing. Extend travelers frequently. Most stay for the year.
Region I: Primary to Virginia Mason Medical Center, but if needed, travelers will be required to float throughout Region One: St. Anne Hospital Burien, WA; St. Francis Hospital Federal Way, WA; Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA. Will receive a premium float when asked to float.
They will start the first week at St Anne and then will move to VMMC General Hospital Orientation on the next available date.
- # Beds: 20
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:4
- Required Certifications: BLS ACLS
- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: post op CTS (cardio thoracic surgery)- makes up about 50% of their population- POD 1- temp pacer, chest tubes in place, dysrhymias, MI, CHF- Higher acuity patients on this unit. Groin management and TR bands post cath. TAVR- structural heart.
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: MUST have- post op day 1+-CTS and post heart cath experience. Highly prefer more than one year of experience. If first time traveler she would like experience at more than one facility in the past.
- Are RN's required to titrate drips: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: "Titratable - diltiazem, nitroglycerin, heparin. Set rate - amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, integrilin, lasix"
- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Monitor techs are at a central location off site. There are physical monitors on the unit. RNs must read their own strips. They use Phillips with MX 40 monitors.
- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Charge nurse typically does not take patients.
- Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios: Yes 1:10 ratio.
- RT/Equipment (i.e., Cpap, Bipap, High Flow, vents, etc.): CPAP, BiPAP- acute or chronic, oxymask etc.
No high flow, trachs, vents"
- Shifts & Scheduling: Self-scheduling available, may request block scheduling. Will need to meet the needs of the unit.
- Weekend Requirements: Yes, every other weekend.
- Holiday Requirements: Expected to fill in holes
- Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: No
- Floating Requirements?: Yes- Float to med surg. Sometimes to stepdown.
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided?: Royal blue- white/grey accent
- Unit/Department: Specific Orientation 1-2 shifts with a preceptor.
- Additional Notes: Team focused and tight knit team. Very welcoming to the unit. They have great relationships with providers- hospitalists and CTS team. Could be used as a preceptor. Charge if experienced and willing. Extend travelers frequently. Most stay for the year.
Source : First Connect