RN ICU

Evolve Healthcare is seeking a RN ICU Night .16 weeks contract starting 10/29/2023

Unit RICU possible float to CSICU (Cardiac skill preferred but if not held will only operate within scope)
# Beds 11 MICU
Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:12
Required Certifications (i.e. BLS ACLS) BLS ACLS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients ARDS Sepsis Chronic vent ETOH withdrawal DKA CRRT therapeutic hypothermia IABP. Line placements and intubations are common.
Experience or Must have skills CRRT experience preferred (Next Stage). Per email from Suzanne Doesnt need extensive CVICU experience however unit prefers to have someone with cardiac skill.
Are RNs required to titrate drips Yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips Vasoactive Medications Sedation Medications Heparin Insulin
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Does the charge nurse take an assignment Charge Nurse or Nurse Shift Manager; Generally does not take patients. 4 Nurse Shift managers on staff. Relief charges 1 shift per week.
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios Yes only as Safety Attendants (sitters). Primary Nursing.
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house Both 24/7
RT in ICU 24/7 Not in ICU but RT In house 24/7.
RT Equipment (vents Cpap BiPap etc) Vents (Drager Hamilton) CPAP BIPAP
Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit Are RNs required to read their own strips What brand are the tele monitors Yes during the day Nurses must be able to read and interpret EKG strips. Phillips monitors.
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow selfscheduling Block scheduling) 12 hr shifts. Shiftor. Report is at the bedside. OT and extra shifts are available. Selfscheduling is used but is not finalized until Manager balances it. Schedules are out 4 weeks. Travelers can access their schedules from home and make themselves available for extra shifts and make trades with other staff. Block scheduling is generally not available.
Weekend Requirements Every other weekend
Holiday Requirements Rotate in with core staff
Is there a call or standby requirement No
Floating Requirements May float to CSICUonly operate within scope and all critical care like units. To all 5 Sacramento facilities see details on General Info page. Midshift float to another facility is rare but can happen. Travelers are first to float.
Scrub Color/Dress Code Navy under shirts must be navy white or black. Scrub jackets are optional must be navy.
Unit/Department specific orientation 2 shifts in Medical ICU. 1 shift in Trauma Neuro and Surgical ICUs.
Additional Notes Pharmacy in house 24/7. ICU Pharmacy open during day shift.

Requirements

• RN license California
• Required Certifications ACLS(AHA) BLS(AHA) NIHSS
• COVID vaccination/boosters preferred
• min 2 years of Acute Care experience ICU

Please do not apply if you do not meet the required requirements. Serious applicants only. Submit your resume now!

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