SLMC - Crit Care: CVICU 7T
About Facility:
o Milwaukke, WI
o Level II Trauma Center
o Level III NICU
o Magnet Designated
o Comprehensive Stroke Center
o Beds: 933
Unit Information:
o Beds: 30
Census? Average patients/day?
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 3 years of ICU experience with 1-year CVICU experience
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, as long as they meet above criteria
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Cardiac: Immediate post-op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacement, heart transplants, Pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous)
o Thoracic surgeries: Fresh post op esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy
o Vascular: Fresh post-op AAA, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy
Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:1, 1:2 if regular ICU status, 1:3 mixed status
o Tech: 1:8-10
Required License, National Certification, Certs:
o BLS, ACLS
o CCRN preferred
Skills required:
o Competent in invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines), pacemakers (epicardial, TV), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, cardiac rhythm interpretation
o RN draw out of invasive lines; not allowed to do peripheral sticks
o EPIC experience
o Prefer travelers with specific CV surgical experience (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD)
Support within the Department:
o Charge nurse, rarely with patient assignment
o HUC 24/7
o Dedicated CVICU Intensivist 24/7
o CT Surgeon on call 24/7
o Hospitalist onsite 24/7
o General Intensivist 24/7
o ICU Designated RT 24/7
o Bedside/nurses station telemetry monitoring, no tele tech
o Phlebotomy to assist with peripheral blood draws
Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Pyxis
o Monitors: Client
o Unit specific equipment:
Floating: If yes, where?
o ED Holding (board patients waiting for an inpatient bed)
o Other ICU's (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU)
o MSU (Ratio-1:3)
o Sitter
o PACU Surge
Orientation (facility and unit) :
o 1 day of orientation
2-4h of NEO with supervisor/nurse educator
After NEO, will be placed on the unit with a preceptor
Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: Every third
o On call? No
o Holiday Expectations: 1-2 per contract
o Approval of RTO: ok to approve up to 7 days
o Shift times: 0700-1900 or 1900-0700
o Schedule cycle: 6-week schedule. Will receive 1-2 weeks prior to schedule beginning
o AAH adheres to a "fatigue policy where all staff, including travelers, cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts.
Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Any solid color, professional. No graphics, logos, or designs
o Parking: Free
Day: 1-2 block, has shuttle service
Nights: Attached parking structure
SLMC - Crit Care: CVICU 7T
About Facility:
o Milwaukke, WI
o Level II Trauma Center
o Level III NICU
o Magnet Designated
o Comprehensive Stroke Center
o Beds: 933
Unit Information:
o Beds: 30
Census? Average patients/day?
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 3 years of ICU experience with 1-year CVICU experience
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, as long as they meet above criteria
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Cardiac: Immediate post-op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacement, heart transplants, Pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous)
o Thoracic surgeries: Fresh post op esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy
o Vascular: Fresh post-op AAA, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy
Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:1, 1:2 if regular ICU status, 1:3 mixed status
o Tech: 1:8-10
Required License, National Certification, Certs:
o BLS, ACLS
o CCRN preferred
Skills required:
o Competent in invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines), pacemakers (epicardial, TV), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, cardiac rhythm interpretation
o RN draw out of invasive lines; not allowed to do peripheral sticks
o EPIC experience
o Prefer travelers with specific CV surgical experience (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD)
Support within the Department:
o Charge nurse, rarely with patient assignment
o HUC 24/7
o Dedicated CVICU Intensivist 24/7
o CT Surgeon on call 24/7
o Hospitalist onsite 24/7
o General Intensivist 24/7
o ICU Designated RT 24/7
o Bedside/nurses station telemetry monitoring, no tele tech
o Phlebotomy to assist with peripheral blood draws
Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Pyxis
o Monitors: Client
o Unit specific equipment:
Floating: If yes, where?
o ED Holding (board patients waiting for an inpatient bed)
o Other ICU's (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU)
o MSU (Ratio-1:3)
o Sitter
o PACU Surge
Orientation (facility and unit) :
o 1 day of orientation
2-4h of NEO with supervisor/nurse educator
After NEO, will be placed on the unit with a preceptor
Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: Every third
o On call? No
o Holiday Expectations: 1-2 per contract
o Approval of RTO: ok to approve up to 7 days
o Shift times: 0700-1900 or 1900-0700
o Schedule cycle: 6-week schedule. Will receive 1-2 weeks prior to schedule beginning
o AAH adheres to a "fatigue policy where all staff, including travelers, cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts.
Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Any solid color, professional. No graphics, logos, or designs
o Parking: Free
Day: 1-2 block, has shuttle service
Nights: Attached parking structure
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