Registered Nurse (RN) Location City, State: Multiple locations within the region Unit Information • MSICU: 40 beds • CVICU: 10 beds • PCU: 40 beds • 2R PCU Obs: 18 beds (can increase depending on overflow) • CCU: 30 beds • Medical: 89 beds • Surgical: 55 beds • Flex Unit: 9 beds (consisting of PCU and MS patients) • Inpatient Rehab: 47 beds • ER Holding Unit: Patients waiting for a bed • COVID Overflow: Any overflow related to COVID-19 Minimum Experience Required • ICU: 2 years of ICU experience • PCU/PCU ER Holds: 2 years of PCU experience • Medical-Surgical: 2 years in an acute care setting Patient Types/Common Diagnoses • ICU: Respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, complicated post-operative patients, CVA’s, flap surgeries, post-arrest care, ETOH, IVDA • PCU: Respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, general medical/surgical patients • Medical-Surgical: Oncology patients, general medical surgical patients, post-operative care, COPD, CHF, DVT, AKI, dialysis, COVID-19. • Rehab: Stroke, spinal cord injury, multi-trauma, post-COVID, respiratory therapy training provided 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, ventilator management, invasive line management • PCU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, IV medication titration • Medical-Surgical: IV management, PCA management, various drains and ostomy care • Good communication and patient education skills are essential Support within the Department • Techs: Varying ratios based on unit • RT: Available 24/7 • Hospitalist: Available 24/7 • Intensivist: Available 24/7 Technology/Equipment Used • EMR: EPIC • IV Pump: Alaris • Medication Dispensing: Pyxis Orientation • 2 days of hospital orientation