Emergency and Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: City, State

Unit Information

• Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
• Beds: 38 beds
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Nurse Ratios: 1 to 3-4
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner
• Common Diagnoses: CHF, COPD, Renal failure, Respiratory failure, Alcohol withdrawal, Post PCI

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a busy and dynamic environment.
• Conduct Bedside Shift Reports and engage in patient experience improvements.
• Monitor vital signs and manage patient care procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Experience: 2-3 years in a specialty setting; first-time travelers are welcome.
• Dysrhythmia Test: Successful completion of a proctored onsite dysrhythmia test is mandatory.
• Titration of Drips: Nurses are not required to titrate drips.
• Common Drips: Familiarity with DKA, Heparin gtt, Amiodarone gtt, and Cardizem gtt at set rates or protocol-driven.
• Monitor Techs: There are central telemetry monitoring systems with dedicated Telemetry Techs; nurses must interpret telemetry strips.

Work Schedule

• Shifts: 12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM.
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling based on seniority is available. Schedules are made three weeks in advance.
• Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week schedule (Days: Sat/Sun, Nights: Fri/Sat).
• Floating Requirements: Flexibility to float to 4 West or Med/Surg Departments.

Support and Orientation

• Nurse Aids: 2-3 Unit Aides are available to assist.
• Orientation: 1 shift of unit-specific orientation provided.
• Working Environment: This unit is known for being busy and is typically full with 38 patients.

Additional Information

The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the organization’s mission and values. Emphasis is placed on patient engagement, HCAHPS scores, and core measures for patient care excellence.