Registered Nurse (RN) General Information This position involves working in a high-acuity environment with a focus on critical care. The facility has a capacity of 71 beds and functions at a Level II Trauma level while adhering to Level I standards. Patient Types • Multi-System Trauma (Level II) • STEMI • Stroke • Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • Gastrointestinal (GI) issues • Genitourinary (GU) issues • Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) • Pediatrics • Psychiatric care Patient Ratios • Emergency Room: 1:4 • Medical-Surgical Holds: 1:5 • ICU Holds: 1:3 Required Certifications • BLS (Basic Life Support) • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) • Secure/CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) Required Skills • Tracheostomy care • Ventilator management • ICU drip care and maintenance • Chest tube management • Arterial line and central venous line (CVL) management • PICC and midline catheter insertion and care • Foley catheter management • Application and care for splints and orthopedic devices • BiPAP and high-flow oxygen therapy • Continuous bladder irrigation Support on the Unit • CNA Ratio: 1:12 • Data entry personnel/Receptionist available • Charge nurse present • Phlebotomy services available until 0300 • IV/VAT Team available • Hospitalist services available • No telemetry monitoring tech available Technology and Equipment • EMR: Cerner • IV Pumps: Plum 360 • Medication Dispensing: Omnicell • Monitors: Spacelabs Floating Policy No floating to other units is required for this position. Orientation New travelers or those who have been away for over a year will receive 24 hours of classroom training and 24 hours of unit-specific training. Rehires will have orientation based on their last date of service. Scheduling • Weekend rotation: Every other weekend, or four weekend days per month if on a block schedule. • Holiday Expectations: One major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy. • Approval for time off: Up to 7 days can be approved, excluding blackout dates. • Shift Times: 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 11a-11p, 3p-3a • Schedule Cycle: 4 weeks Other Notes • Scrub Color: Any solid color • Parking: Available in a designated parking garage.