Registered Nurse (RN)

About the Facility

Located in a vibrant city in the state, this facility is a 388-bed hospital serving as a Level 3 Trauma Center and housing a Level 3 NICU.

Unit Information

The unit has 24 beds, including 8 behavioral health rooms within a locked unit.

Patient Types

• Psychiatric patients
• Trauma cases
• General medical conditions
• Sepsis
• Cardiac issues
• Stroke patients
• Abdominal and chest pain

Patient Ratios

The typical ratio is 1 Registered Nurse (RN) to 4-5 patients, with a maximum of 1:6 for low-acuity patients.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• MOAB/CPI (Management of Aggressive Behavior/ Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or ATCN (Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses)

Skills Required

• RSI (Rapid Sequence Intubation)
• Conscious sedation
• Management of lines, drains, and tubes
• General Emergency Room skills
• Experience with EPIC EMR is required for preceptors and traditional travelers

Support on the Unit

• CNA/ER Tech: 2-4 techs available, depending on the shift
• Receptionist/HUC available around the clock
• Resource Nurse present
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Hospitalists available at all times
• Telemetry monitoring: bedside and centralized

Orientation

• New nurse graduates: 1 week of general orientation followed by 24 weeks of unit-oriented training.
• Preceptor orientation: includes NEO with 1-2 shifts with a preceptor, 2-3 weeks on the unit.
• Traditional travelers: NEO with 1-2 shifts on the unit.

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation is required every other weekend.
• Holiday expectations as needed based on unit requirements.
• Time-off requests must be submitted 7 days in advance; additional time-off requires management approval.
• Shift times for preceptors: straight days or nights, with the last 4-6 weeks potentially on the opposite shift. Traditional traveler shift times can vary between 0700 and 1900 hours.

Other Notes

• Utilizes a 1:1 model for Comprehensive Assessment Program (CAP).
• Scrub colors: Solid/dress professional colors are permitted.
• Free parking available for all staff.
• The unit fosters a culture of teamwork, although it can be a stressful environment. There is a strong emphasis on support for new graduate nurses.