Registered Nurse / Observation Unit...
What are the ratios? Patient ratio is 1:5...
How many years of experience are required?
" 7 years of RN experience is required
" Strong cardiac telemetry experience is required
" ER holding and PCU/Stepdown experience are preferred...
Are first-timers accepted? Yes...
What is the weekend requirement? Every other weekend is required...
What is the shift? 3x12s, 7a-7:30p...
Will this traveler need to float within scope to meet facility needs/float between like units? Yes, floating is required based on facility needs...
Is on call required? No on-call requirement is indicated...
Which certifications are required?
" ACLS, BLS and NIHSS are required...
Is this client open to accommodating block schedule? No; the unit uses self-scheduling...
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 an Emergency Department Observation Unit position at LBH Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Maryland
" The unit serves adult and geriatric patients
" The expected patient ratio is 1:5
" The position requires strong cardiac telemetry and observation-level nursing experience...
Any additional experience requirements?
" Cardiac telemetry and telemetry monitoring experience are required
" Dysrhythmia interpretation and management are required
" On-unit and remote telemetry monitoring experience are required
" Rapid Response/Code Team experience is required
" Temporary and permanent pacemaker experience is required
" Pre/post hemodialysis and renal failure experience are required
" Blood product administration, central line, peripheral line and PICC management are required
" Phlebotomy and starting/maintaining IVs are required
" Heparin protocol experience is required
" Experience managing non-titratable cardiac drips is required
" CVA experience is required
" Oxygen administration, nasal cannula and oxygen tank experience are required
" Isolation precautions/PPE and wound/wound vac care are required...
What is the Charting System? Cerner is required...