“`html 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.