Registered Nurse (RN) Location Multiple locations within the region Unit Information • ICU: 14 beds, with higher-level therapies including respiratory failure, sepsis, and post-operative care. • PCU: 40 beds focusing on respiratory compromise, renal failure, and general medical/surgical patients. • Medical: 89 beds including oncology, palliative, and general medical/surgical patients. • Surgical: 55 beds for post-operative and general medical overflow. • Rehab: 47 beds treating neuro patients and those requiring transitional care. • ED Holding Unit: Fast-paced environment with a mix of diagnoses and various patient assignments. Minimum Experience Required • ICU: 2 years of ICU experience. • PCU: 2 years of PCU experience. • Medical-Surgical: 2 years in an acute care setting. Patient Types and Common Diagnoses The following conditions are commonly treated in the units: • ICU: Respiratory failure, sepsis, complicated post-operative patients. • PCU: Respiratory compromise, general medical/surgical patients. • Medical-Surgical: Neutropenic patients, post-operative care, COPD, CHF, and COVID-19 cases. • Rehab: Stroke, spinal cord injury, and post-ICU care needs. Patient Ratios • 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). Required Licenses and Certifications • ICU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS. • PCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS. • Medical-Surgical: BLS, NIHSS. Skills Required • ICU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent management, invasive line management. • PCU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, required IV medication titration. • Medical-Surgical: IVs, PCAs, chest tubes, drains. • All clinicians must possess strong communication and patient education skills. Support Within the Department • Tech-to-nurse ratios are as follows: • ICU: 1:14 • PCU: 1:10 • Medical-Surgical: 1:8-10 • Available support includes respiratory therapy and hospitalist services 24/7. Technology and Equipment • EMR: EPIC • IV Pump: Alaris • Medication Dispensing: Pyxis Orientation and Scheduling • 2 days of hospital orientation followed by 1 day on the assigned unit. • Must contact staffing office before each shift for assignment confirmation. • Must adhere to scheduled shifts with specific arrival times. • No holiday requests or self-scheduling; up to 5 days off may be approved. Floating Flexibility is required as nurses may float between units according to the needs of the department.