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Registered Nurse (RN)

About the Facility

Located in the vibrant city of the Midwest, this facility is a 388-bed hospital that serves as a Level 3 Trauma Center and features a Level 3 NICU.

General Information

• Beds: 24 (including 8 behavioral health rooms in a locked unit)
• Experience Requirement:
  • Travelers: 3-5 years in a Level 3 or higher facility
  • First-time travelers: Accepted for traditional traveler roles

Patient Types

• Psychiatric
• Trauma
• General Medical
• Sepsis
• Cardiac
• Stroke
• Abdominal Pain
• Chest Pain

Patient Ratios

Registered Nurses typically maintain a patient ratio of 1:4-5, with traditional travelers able to care for up to 1:5-6 patients when dealing with low acuity cases.

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NIHSS
• MOAB/CPI (may begin without; certification required by 10/22/2024)
• TNCC
• For traditional travelers: PALS or ENPC, TNCC or ATCN

Skills Required

• RSI
• Conscious Sedations
• Lines/Drains/Tubes
• General ER Skills
• EPIC experience (required for preceptor and traditional traveler)

Support on the Unit

• 2-4 CNAs/ER Techs available per shift
• Receptionist/HUC: Available days and nights
• Resource Nurse available
• Respiratory Therapy: 24/7 coverage
• Hospitalists: Available 24/7
• Telemetry monitoring: Both bedside and centralized
• Phlebotomy services available

Technology and Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC (required for all RNs)
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Monitors: Available across the unit

Orientation

• For new nurse graduates:
  • 1 week of general orientation
  • 24 weeks of unit orientation
• For preceptors:
  • NEO, plus 1-2 shifts with a designated preceptor
  • 2-3 weeks on the unit
• For traditional travelers:
  • NEO, plus 1-2 shifts on the unit

Scheduling Details

• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Holiday Expectations: As needed per unit
• Time-off Approval Period: 7 days, with requests requiring additional approval after
• Shift Times: 0700, 1100, 1200, 1400, or 1900
• Preceptors may work straight days or nights, with the last 4-6 weeks on the opposite shift

Work Environment

The unit promotes exceptional teamwork, while also presenting a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. Support for new nurses is a priority, and the team works collaboratively to ensure high-quality patient care.