ICU RN for oncology ICU floor that also houses MICU. This is a surgical unit focused on thoracic surgeries, skin flaps, chest tube management, and esophagectomies. Use of Tablo for dialysis patients. Provider support includes pharmacy, radiology, rapid response teams, respiratory services, social services, and unit secretary. Provider coverage includes Intensivist, NP, CRNA, Anesthesiologist and Hospitalist. Pyxis medication system, EPIC documentation, and SBAR communication utilized. Black scrubs, not provided. 12 hours orientation on floor. 1st time traveler OK.
1 year ICU experience REQUIRED. ICU ratio of 1:2. 12-hour shifts with weekends as-needed. Manager sets schedule. Avg. daily census: 12. 21 rooms, 25 beds. Float within areas of competency possible (MICU, ratio of 1:4). Trauma Level II facility experience REQUIRED. Experience in teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and/or Trauma Level I facility a plus.
Certifications REQUIRED: ACLS, BLS (AHA only, no HeartCode), CHEMO Cert
Certifications preferred: NIH, OCN, TNCC
Skills/Experience REQUIRED: Interpretation and Management of Dysrhythmias; Multi-system Organ Failure; Chronic/Acute Renal Failure; CVVHD/CRRT; Accessing Ports; Blood Product Administration; Central Line Care/Management; PICC Line Management; Starting IVs; Continuous IV Sedation; Emergency Medications; Titrate Cardiac Drips; Titrate Vasoactive Drips; Chemotherapy Administration; Assist with Chest Tube Insertion/Removal; Care of Ventilated Patient; HFNC; Interpretation of ABGs; Suctioning (ETT, NT); Ventilator Management; Infection Prevention; Isolation Precautions/Use of PPE; Phlebotomy; Surgical Wounds with Drains/Wound Vac
Skills/Experience preferred: Neuro Intensive Care Unit; Surgical Intensive Care Unit; Flo Trac/Vigileo Monitoring; Obtain 12 lead EKG; CABG; ECMO; Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump; Impella; Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz Monitoring; Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD/RVAD); IV Insulin Protocols; Arterial Line Management; Continuous IV Paralytics/Neuromuscular Blockage; Procedural Sedation Administration; CVA/Acute Stroke management; External Ventricular Drains (EVD); Hypothermia Protocol/Arctic Sun; ICP Monitoring; Lumbar Drains; Assist with Management of BiPAP and CPAP