Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular ICU...
***CLIENT WILL CONSIDER MORE THAN 14 WEEKS, SPECIFY IN SUBMITTAL...
What are the ratios?
" If floated to ICU Stepdown, patient ratio is 1:4
" If an ICU patient is downgraded and awaiting a bed, the ratio may be 1:3...
How many years of experience are required?
" 3 years of RN experience is required
" At least 2 years of staff CVICU experience is required
" Strong CVICU and Medical ICU experience is required...
Are first-timers accepted? Yes...
What is the weekend requirement? Every other weekend is required...
What is the shift?
" 12-hour rotating shifts
" Day shift is 7a-7:30p
" Night shift is 7p-7:30a...
Will this traveler need to float within scope to meet facility needs/float between like units?
" Yes, floating is required based on hospital needs
" Travelers may float to other appropriate areas, including ICU Stepdown
" The unit will rotate travelers when floating to ensure equitable assignments...
Is on call required? No...
Which certifications are required?
" ACLS, BLS and NIHSS are required
" 16-hour Maryland-approved trauma course is required
" Prophecy Relias Advanced EKG assessment is required
" CALS is preferred...
Is this client open to accommodating block schedule? No block scheduling option is indicated...
Are locals accepted? Yes, Lifebridge accepts local candidates...
What is the state licensure requirement? Maryland or compact RN license required upon submission...
Are there any time off restrictions here? If so, what are they?
" The system will auto approve 14 days or less of RTO
" Every other winter and summer holiday are required and no RTO is approved
" No RTO on hard-to-fill days like Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc...
Any additional unit information?
" This is a mixed ICU position with primary focus on CVICU patients
" Travelers should also be prepared to care for overflow ICU patients
" The unit supports high-acuity cardiovascular and critical-care patients
Any additional experience requirements?
" Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management experience is required
" Multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management is required
" 12-lead EKG/ECG experience is required
" CABG and post-cardiac surgery experience is required
" Pre/post cardiac catheterization and intervention experience is required
" CVP and Swan-Ganz/Pulmonary Artery Line monitoring experience is required
" Epicardial pacing wire management is required
" Impella and IABP experience are required
" CRRT/CVVHD experience is required
" Blood product administration, arterial line, central line, PICC and IV management experience is required
" Continuous IV sedation, neuromuscular blockade, emergency medication and procedural sedation experience is required
" Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration experience is required
" Ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation and suctioning experience are required
" Chest tube management is required...
What special equipment experience is required?
" Impella
" Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
" Swan-Ganz/Pulmonary Artery Lines
" CRRT/CVVHD
" Mechanical ventilation
" Epicardial pacing wires...
What is the Charting System? Cerner experience is preferred...
What is the scrub color? Navy blue...