RN - CVICU/ Cardio Vascular ICU in Phoenix, AZ

Unit Notes • ** Pre-Screens, if clinical recommends, sends to manager for approval to offer, no 2nd interview MUST HAVE LEVEL I TRAUMA EXPERIENCE must pass dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance, traveler has 2 attempts. if failed, RN will be DNU within CS AZ and Sac Region for 6 months • Travel Teams must have their own vehicles • must have natural hair color and no facial piercings • men must clean shave for fit test • pass fail exam on day 1 of orientation - details to follow DAY 1 PASS FAIL SIMs Lab: All RNs will be expected to complete Lab for Foley catheter insertion & central line dressing changes, with the exception of NyICU & ED. NyICU only has to do Foley catheter insertion. ED does Foley catheter insertion but does port-a-cath insertion instead of central line dressing change The hospital expects that every nurse is competent in these areas, especially maintaining sterile field, as these are nursing skills that are performed frequently. • Unit: CTICU/CVICU • # beds: 24 • Certs: BLS, ACLS. CCRN preferred. ICU experience only, CVICU preferred. • Ratios: 1:1-2. High number of 1:1. • EMR: Cerner • Charge Nurse: Yes, no patient assignment. • Nurse Aides: 2 PCTs days and nights with high census. • Weekend Requirement: 3 weekend shifts in 4 week schedule. • Holidays: Work into rotation. • Scrub Color: Navy • Tele: Phillips • Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: Intensivist on during days and on call at night. • IV Team: No, strong IV skills required. • RT 24/7: Yes • Pharmacy 24/7: Yes, utilize Transplant patients • Shifts: 7-7. • Float to other ICUs and all Tele units. patient ratio of 4:1 on tele. Travelers will float 1st before perm staff. Also required to float to Westgate if asked. • Floor specific orientation: 2 days on the floor. • Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Cardiac surgery recovery, Empallas, IABP, CRRT, lung transplant, thoracic, Ecmo, esophogectomy, lobectomy, pneumectomy, TAVR. • Additional Notes: Very high acuity, travelers with IABP and CABG experience can take patients. High number of bedside procedures, bronchs, Swans, epidurals. VivPost