RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit Notes
Start Date:
Start Dates are not flexible.
100 mile radius rule
Epic EMR proficiency required and recent.
No 48-hour guarantees.
No blocked scheduling requests.
No more than 5 days of RTO.

Trauma level I/II of recent hospital experience required.

NURSE PATIENT RATIOS: DAYS | 1:5-6 NIGHTS | 1:6
Department: Med Surg | Tele - 2 West
" # of Beds: 90- double occupancy beds.
" Required certifications: BLS. Preferred: ACLS.
" Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Mostly medical- Pneumonia, COPD, Radiation pts, AKI, occasional lap chole, appy, etc.
" Experience: 2 years as RN, 1 year specialty.
" Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Heparin & lasix gtt-non titrated.
" Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift?: Charge- sometimes free but can take assignment if needed.
" Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: PCA. 8-12 per person.
" RT Equipment: Bipap, stable trach.
" Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit?: Tele on this unit, there is a dedicated monitor tech. Nurses are required to sign off their tele strips that are printed by the tele tech. The tele tech interprets the strip, and the nurse must be able to verify that it is correct or notice changes in a rhythm.
" Shifts & Scheduling: 6:45-7:15am/pm.
" Weekend Requirement: Every other.
" Holiday Requirement: Typically 2/3 holidays.
" Is there Call or a Standby requirement: Low Census On Call.
" Floating Requirements: MedSurg, stable low acuity in ICU, RDU and Foothills clinic RDU
" Scrub Color: Navy Blue.
" How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: One NEO, one clinical ed/EPIC, one day floor.