ICU RN
Lexington, NC
Lamb Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN - ICU ● About Facility: Hospital Drive, Lexington, NC 27292 ▪ Licensed beds: 96 ▪ Trauma designation: No ▪ Teaching hospital: Teaching system, but we do not have residents at LMC ▪ Chest pain center: No ▪ Stroke center: Yes, primary ● Unit Information: Beds: 16 ▪ Average census: Average daily census is 10 Experience: 2+ years of ICU experience First-time travelers: Yes, with strong ICU experience ● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: ARDS, sepsis, COPD, DKA, stroke, etc. (MICU type patients) ● Patient Ratios: RN: 2:1 for ICU patients, 3:1 for IMC patients LPN (if applicable): N/A CNA: 1 CNA will typically assist on the unit, sometimes 2 ● Required Licensure Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required ● Skills required: Art line management, vasoactive medication titration, vent management and weaning (with RT support), chest tube management, critical thinking ● Support within the Department: CNA duties: Yes, ADLs, some receptionist duties, assist with transport Unit secretary/HUC: No Charge nurse: Yes Phlebotomy: Yes IV/VAT team: No, PICC team on site partial hours Resource nurse: Yes RT 24/7: Yes Hospitalist 24/7: Yes, they do not cover CCU Intensivist 24/7: Yes Telemetry monitor tech: Yes, they do not monitor CCU rhythms, only act as back-up ● Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC IV Pump: Alaris Med dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: GE Unit specific equipment: Bair Hugger, Verathon Bladder Scanner, Blanketrol machine ● Floating: Med Surg with 4:1 ratio, ED as a resource (no assignment) ● Orientation (facility and unit): NEO 2 days departmental ● Other notes: Scrub Color: Royal Blue Parking: Free Unit Culture: Lots of smart, eager new grads on nights who need strong, experienced nurses willing to answer questions and help them gain confidence.