Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide high-quality patient care across various units, including the Emergency Department holding unit and supporting several acute care settings. The ideal candidates will demonstrate flexibility, resourcefulness, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Unit Information

• ICU: 40 beds
• CVICU: 10 beds (no specific CVICU experience required)
• PCU: 40 beds
• PCU Observation: 18 beds, with potential for overflow up to 27 total beds
• CCU: 30 beds
• Medical: 89 beds
• Surgical: 55 beds
• Flex Unit: 9 beds (combination of PCU and Medical Surgical patients)
• Inpatient Rehabilitation: 47 beds across two floors
• ED Holding Unit: Patients awaiting beds, including overflow for COVID patients

Experience Requirements

• 2 years of ICU experience for ICU assignments
• 2 years of PCU experience for PCU and ED holding assignments
• 2 years of experience in an acute care setting for Medical/Surgical roles

Patient Types and Common Diagnoses

• ICU: Respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, Sepsis, complicated post-operative patients, strokes, flap surgeries, post-arrest recovery.
• PCU: Respiratory compromise, Sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, general medical/surgical patients, CHF, COPD, pneumonia.
• Medical/Surgical: Oncology patients, general medical/surgical cases including post-operative and respiratory illnesses.
• Rehabilitation: Neuro patients such as strokes and spinal cord injuries, requiring ventilator and tracheostomy care.

Patient Ratio

• ICU: 1:2 based on acuity
• PCU and CCU: 1:4 depending on acuity
• Medical and Surgical: 1:5
• Rehab: 1:8 team model (RN, LPN, Tech)

Licensure and Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS for ICU and PCU roles
• BLS and NIHSS for Medical/Surgical roles

Required Skills

• ICU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator management, invasive line management, trach care
• PCU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, required IV medication titration
• Medical/Surgical: IV administration, PCA management, chest tube management
• Effective communication and patient education skills are essential

Department Support

• Availability of Techs per unit:
  • ICU: 1:14
  • PCU: 1:10
  • MS: 1:8-10
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Hospitalist and Intensivist staff available 24/7

Technology and Equipment

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med Dispensing: Pyxis

Floating and Orientation

• Floating may occur between units within the scope of practice
• 2 days of hospital orientation plus 1 day on the assigned unit
• Telemetry competency is required for travelers