Certification DetailsRequired Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Job DetailsHospital in West Virginia in need of Tele travel nurses.
Job RequirementsDue to need to float to ICU or Stepdown, ICU skill set is requiredBipap, Cpap, Mechanical Ventilation, telemetry, critical drips, post cardiac cath care requiredCRRT and IABP preferred1-2 years critical care experienceAre RNs required to titrate drips?: YesExperience with Insulin, Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone, Low dose Dopamine
Schedule InformationNo DUO's3 12's/ weekrotate every other weekend and holidaysmay be required to float
Unit Specific InformationUnit: PCU - Stepdown# of Beds: 11 (increasing 11-12 beds following ICU expansion. Later 2023)Ratios: 1 nurse to 4 patientsCommon diagnoses/Types of patients: Post op vascular; hemodynamically stable cardiac dysrhythmias, CVA, Sepsis, Renal patients, Stable acute MI, Unstable angina, Post Cardiac Cath with PCTA or with a significant blockageCharge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge Nurse ICU as resource for PCU, Charge Nurse assigned in PCU with patients, House Supervisor 24/7Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: Yes, one PCT (C.N.A) for 10 patients; however, the nurses assist with general care and unit clerk duties when indicatedRT Equipment: Cpap, Bipap, High flow O2, Mechanical ventilation via Tracheostomy, specialty beds, IV pumpsIs there tele on this unit?: Yes there is a Monitor Tech 24/7, RNs read stripsScrub Color/Dress code: RN/LPN - Navy; C.N.As/Monitor Techs - Dark Grey/Pewter, scrubs must be solid color, no embroidery and/or patterns on scrubs. WVU Medicine or solid color fleece zip-ups may be worn in grey, black, navy or royal blue. Solid undershirts may be worn in white, grey, or black in matching color to the scrub top. Closed toed shoes only. No crocs.Unit/Department specific orientation: First day general hospital orientation; Full day of Nursing Orientation for RNs/LPNs; Computer training (1/2 day for C.N.As, full day for nurses); Two, 12 hour orientation shifts with a preceptor; Will receive an abbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due 90 days from start date.
Additional DetailsWeekend Requirement: Every otherHoliday Requirement: RotationalFloating Requirement: Travel staff are required to float to Med-Surg Telemetry if not needed in ICU or Stepdown.Also required to float to the Emergency Department to care for boarded PCU or ICU patients
