The Inpatient Hold - Critical Care unit features up to 22 beds positioned within the Emergency Department (ED) to support admitted ICU, Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), or acute care patients awaiting placement on inpatient floors. This mixed acuity unit accommodates ICU, IMCU, and acute care patients, with staffing ratios tailored according to patient acuity levels. The typical length of stay is under 24 hours; however, during peak census periods, patients may remain for over 24 hours. The unit operates efficiently, with multiple patients being assigned beds simultaneously. Staffing ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3.
Travelers will be required to work every other weekend. There is no on-call duty. Floating may be necessary within the facility, aligning with the scope of practice as needed.
A minimum of 2 years of experience is required. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
All candidates will undergo a clinical review to assess their fit for the role. If candidates pass the clinical assessment and meet guidelines, they will be forwarded to the manager for final consideration. Clinical screenings are conducted on a case-by-case basis.
A maximum of 7 days off requests will be accepted per contract.
Travelers are expected to be available for major holidays during their assignment. If one major holiday occurs during the assignment, the traveler must work it. If two holidays fall within the assignment period, both must be worked. For three major holidays, the traveler must work two.
Complete compliance is mandatory to begin work on time. Non-compliance may result in a delay of up to two weeks due to the bi-weekly orientation schedule.
Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers.
The number of non-billable orientation hours is determined by the contract length, with example orientations lasting 8 hours for an 8-week assignment and 10 hours for a 10-week assignment.
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Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the greatest workforce on earth, and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.
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