Registered Nurse (RN) About the Facility This 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: 3-5 years in a Level 3 trauma center or higher for travelers. • First-time travelers: Accepted for traditional traveler positions. Patient Types • Psychiatric • Trauma • General Medical • Sepsis • Cardiac • Stroke • Abdominal Pain • Chest Pain Patient Ratios RN-to-patient ratio is generally 1:4-5. Traditional travelers may handle up to a 1:5-6 ratio with low acuity patients. Required Certifications • BLS • ACLS • PALS • NIHSS • MOAB/CPI (may start without; see internal communications for details) • TNCC • For traditional travelers: PALS or ENPC, TNCC or ATCN accepted. Skills Required • Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) • Conscious Sedation • Lines/Drains/Tubes • General Emergency Room Skills • EPIC Experience (required for preceptor and traditional travelers) Support on the Unit • CNA/ER Tech: 2-4 techs available per shift. • Receptionist/HUC: Available days and nights. • Resource Nurse: Available for support. • Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7. • Hospitalist: Available 24/7. • Telemetry Monitoring: Done at bedside and centralized. Technology/Equipment • EMR: EPIC (mandatory for all RNs) • IV Pumps: Alaris • Medication Dispensing: Pyxis Floating Policy Generally, floating is not required. Traditional travelers may occasionally float to a free-standing ER or other units as needed. Orientation • New Graduate Orientation: 1 week of general orientation followed by 24 weeks of unit-specific training. • Preceptor Orientation: 1-2 shifts of onboarding plus 2-3 weeks on the unit. • Traditional Traveler: 1-2 shifts for onboarding on the unit. Scheduling • Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend. • Holiday Expectations: As needed per unit requests. • Time Off Approval: 7 days in advance, additional requests go to the nurse manager. • Shift Times: Various starting times including 0700, 1100, 1200, 1400, or 1900. Additional Notes • Utilizes a 1:1 model for Critical Assessment Plan (CAP). • Scrub Color: Any solid, professional color is acceptable. • Free Parking: Available for all staff. • Unit Culture: Emphasis on teamwork, though may be a high-stress environment.