Certification DetailsActive BLS, ACLS, NIHSS and AZ license or compact license.Required Certifications for ICU: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.Surgical ICU - Trauma Neuro Surgery
Job DetailsTHIS POSITION REQUIRES A FULL 3 YEARS OF ICU EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED. The right candidate will have 3 full years of current ICU experience.Travelers could also float to the sister facility Mercy Gilbert, if needed.Typically, every other weekend is required but might have to work 3 weekends a month if unit is busy and needs extra coverage.Flexibility is a must.Travelers must pass a dysrhythmia exam upon offer with 2 max attempts.There is also a pass/fail Sim Lab on Day 1 of orientation (study guides will be provided with the first day instructions).COVID vaccine is required or declination form with appropriate documentation AND hospital approval.
Job Requirements3 years of ICU experience.Active BLS, ACLS, NIHSS and AZ license or compact license.TNCC is preferred.Travelers must pass a dysrhythmia exam with 2 max attempts.Pass/fail Sim Lab on Day 1 of orientation.
Schedule InformationShifts & Scheduling: Self scheduling. Manager may need to balance shifts for unit needs.Weekend Requirements: 3 weekend shifts in a 4 week schedule. Nightshift weekends are Friday - Saturday. Dayshift are Saturday - Sunday.Holiday Requirements: May have 1 holiday off in an assignment.No additional call/standby shifts required. However, may be low censused up to 3 times per contract depending on unit needs.
Unit Specific Information# Beds: 32 in Surgical ICU, 36 in Medical Cardiac unit + 12 bed overflow unit.Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2, 1:1Charge Nurse: Yes, do not take patients.Are there nurse aids on this unit: no, only used for sitters and as Health Unit Secretary.Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: Yes, 24/7.RT in ICU 24/7: Yes.No monitor techs on unit, RN required to interpret own strip. GE monitors.Unit/Department specific orientation: 1-2 daysFloating Requirements: Float to tele with a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio as needed.
Additional DetailsExperience must also include EITHER neuro or CV.UNA Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hrs PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE of a position.Surgical ICU - Trauma Neuro SurgeryCommon diagnoses/Types of patients include: Level 1 trauma Center, Falls, GSW, blunt trauma, MVAs, trauma patients over age of 15.Will validate skills for trauma, neuro and specialty devices as needed.