Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7. RNs are not required to have vent experience. Floor vents are usually on a set setting, managed by RT and physicians. Changes are returned to the ICU.
Telemetry: The unit has telemetry. RNs do not have to read strips but document that they have verified the monitor tech's strip reading.
Titration: Titration is done only under physician orders in a step-down setting. Some protocols may allow titration with education. Common titratable or set-rate drips include Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, and Insulin.
Step-down: This unit does not require step-down RNs.
Required Qualifications
BLS
NIHSS, in hand at time of submission
Strong neuro experience
Proficiency and frequency with G-tubes
Preferred Qualifications
ACLS
Schedule and Expectations
Weekend Day Positions: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Weekend Night Positions: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, or Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
Weekday Nights: Every other weekend, or 3 weekend shifts per schedule
Consecutive Shifts: Up to 3 shifts in a row may be allowed, but this is not guaranteed. Travelers need to be flexible.
Holidays: Travelers are expected to work the holiday rotation.
Call/Standby: Unknown
Floating: Possibly to 7E, 7W, 7NE, or 10E first priority, then to the rest of the hospital if needed.
Orientation: 1 shift on the unit
Scrub Colors: Any combination of white and royal blue
Submission Requirements
Any background hits must be disclosed at time of submission.
Facility
Ruby Memorial Hospital
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1 nurse recommends working with Ruby Memorial Hospital
He was so very helpful, informative and proactive; all that a traveler like me needs as I attempt to transition back into traveling in my career! Thank you Ariel!! Have a beautiful Monday!! "