TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Yuma, Arizona.
ICU - Epic EMR proficiency required and recent - Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS. - 2 Years Exp - Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Cardiac-open heart, balloon, impella, tPA, TPE, core staff will do the specialties; keep small head bleeds, post tpa administration-if intervention-flown to Phoenix; Level 3 trauma- keep here. not necessary to have trauma exp=core staff that MUST HAVE vent, sedation, sepsis, pressors , DKA, cardiac, CHF, respiratory.
• Are RNs required to titrate drips: Yes
• Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Below is a list of common drips for this ICU. Please make sure traveler has well rounded experience with a variety of critical ICU drips.
> Vasopressors: Epi, levophed, Phenylephrine, vasopressin.
> Inotropes: dopamine, dobutamine, primacor.
> Antiarrhythmics: amiodarone, cardizem, esmelol, lidocaine, procainamide.
> Anti-hypertensives: Clevidipine, labetalol, cardene, Nipride, nitro.
> Beta Adrenergic: Isuprel. Sedatives: Ketamine, Precedex, propofol, Versed. Paralytics: Vecuronium, Nimbex, rocuronium.
> Analgesics: Fentanyl, morphine. Anticoagulants: Aggrastat, tPA, Argatroban, Heparin, Integrilin.
> Additional: Insulin.
• Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift: Charge-free on both shift-go to codes, condition help (RRT).
• Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: PCA's. Ratios typically 1-10. PCA's can assist with: EKG, Blood sugar, procedures set up, I/O, ADL, lab draws (they are phlebs as well).
• Hospitalist &/or Intensivist in house 24/7: Intensivist 24 hours/day. Days: 2 MD's and 1 NP. Nights: 1 NP/1 MD.
• RT in ICU 24/7: Yes, RT will do vents settings, intubate, and all abgs.
• RT Equipment: Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow. RT and RN will assist MD with bedside trachs.
• Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit: USR- Unit support person- does unit clerk and monitors tele. Have centralized tele monitoring, in each nurses station. Monitor in rooms as well.
• Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend shift days in 4 week period required.
• Holiday Requirements: 2 major holidays required. Only require the holiday (not the eve) if Xmas.
• Is there a call or standby requirement?: No
• Floating Requirements: Yes, float to other units, only 4 patients instead of 6 patients though.
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• How many shifts of unit/department-specific orientation: One day NEO, one day with educator skills, competencies, procedures, one-day orientation on the floor.
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TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
| Location | Yuma, AZ |
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