Med Surg ICU Registered Nurse
Omaha, NE
TNAA TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Department: Med Surg ICU RN - Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
 

- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 ICU, 1:4 PCU

- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Adults and Peds >15 years old, Neuro surgery (initiating neuro interventionalist with thrombectomy program) - not required exp., Respiratory failure, ARDS, MODS, sepsis, stroke, cardiogenic shock (impella, balloon pump - not required exp.), renal failure (CRRT) - not required exp., general surgery, psych/OD, GI bleeds, cancer specific surgeries - esophagectomy, internal chemo administration, CVPs, Alines, Swans, EV-1000, ICP monitoring- all can train real time, Zoll -Thermoguard for hypothermia protocol, Bell Mont rapid transfuser

- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes

- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Vasopressors, paralytics, narcotics, sedation, antiarrhythmics

- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios?: Yes- 1:18

- RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: Nasal cannula to vents

- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: No techs- Draeger heart monitoring with centralized telemetry monitoring. RNs need to be able to read and interpret.

- Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 0630-1830, 1830-0630 // manager will make schedule based on unit needs

- Weekend Requirements: Every other

- Holiday Requirements: Every other or as needed for based on unit needs

- Floating Requirements: Will float to all inpatient units, excluding Maternity/NICU

- Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue

- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2 shifts

- Additional Notes: Fast paced unit with volume flexes due to being primary tertiary hospital for the system. Attributes that will make a nurse successful on this unit are the ability ask questions, a positive attitude, willingness to help others, critical thinking skills, personable, and positive attitude. Have a team environment meant to foster high quality care and work with attendings and student providers (fellows, residents) to collaborate on care.