Skillset Requirements: -Interpretation/Management of dysrhythmias -Arterial line management -Starting IVs -Continuous IV sedation -Titrate Cardiac drips -Care of Ventilated Patient -Ventilator Management
Staffing Ratios: 1:2
Unit Information: 18 bed open critical care unit Staffed 2 patients to 1 RN unless high acuity then 1:1, No ECMO, No Transplant No NeuroTrauma/Neurosurg. CV/Open Heart surgery staffed by Ball/own nurses for first 36 hours. Resp Failure, Sepsis, CHF, Covid numbers declining, STEMI, Surgical. IABP and CVVHD ran on unit but not necessary for travel contract.
Effective 11/30/24, IU Health will not allow IN RN s to work at their facilities (SEE EXCEPTIONS BELOW). **Periop/OR RN s, Allied and Ambulatory RN travelers are exempt from this rule. These IN travelers are allowed to work past the 11/30 deadline. Periop includes ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS**