PCU/IMC Float Registered Nurse
Durango, CO
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

 Shift: 12H Nights Nights, 6-9 weekend shifts in a 6 week schedule, May be asked to float into any other acuity

- Unit Notes:- Radius:60 MILES, DL must be submitted- Floating roles: Travelers are expected to float throughout the zone they are hired into. Each zone covers a 60 mile radius from the zone's city center which is where the 60 mile verbiage comes into play. The traveler is responsible for obtaining housing that makes this feasible as the requirement to float throughout the full 60 mile zone applies regardless of where the traveler obtains housing. - Week of orientation: Please ensure clinicians are in state for week of orientation even if first day modules are remoteUnit/Department PCU/IMC Float- What units are included in the float poolMutliple unit PCU/IMC units that cover various specialities including: General, Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, ED Obs, etc. - Nurse:Patient Ratios1:3-4 dependent on acuity- Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS)BLS, ACLS, NIHSS- Common diagnoses/Types of patients"Population: Adults- GeriatricsCardiac, Neuro, Ortho, Oncology, Renal, Urology-post surgicals, General Surgery-post appy, Gynecology, Psych/Detox, ENT, General Medicine, stable long term placement patients, and more"- Experience or 'Must have' skills"Must have 2 years of PCU/IMC experience. Prefer prior neuro experience. Prefer Epic experience. Must have experience with cardiac drips, insulin, & ativan"- Are RNs required to titrate dripsMust be comfortable titrating & managing cardiac drips, insulin, ativan, & heparin. Common titratable &/or set rate dripsDopamine, dobutamine, cardizem, amio, ativan, insulin, & heparin- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Does the charge nurse take an assignmentDesignated Charge on each unit; doesn't take a patient assignment unless necessary; more common for night shift charge to end up with a small pt assignment- Are there nurse aids on this unit/RatiosYes- RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc)Yes-Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling Block scheduling)"7-7, Schedule is made out by leadership for 6 wks at a time, travelers are expected to be flexible and help to fill gaps in permanent scheduling. All time off requests need to be submitted prior to starting assignment"- Weekend Requirements6-9 weekend shifts in a 6 week schedule- Holiday Requirements May be asked to go into the Holiday Rotation- Is there a call or standby requirementRare, for low census - How are units assigned i.e. via text message, daily sheet assignments, set schedule"May be asked to float into any other acuity level; ICU (take low acuity holds with skillset), PCU/Stepdown, & MS-Tele- Scrub Color/Dress CodeAny Color- Unit/Department specific orientation1-2 days with a preceptor Cancellation Policy:Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, 3 shifts for assignments that are less than 13 weeks Charting System:EPIC BSN Required:No License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level:1 Care Setting:Acute Division: Shift Notes:Nights, 6-9 weekend shifts in a 6 week schedule, May be asked to float into any other acuity level; ICU (take low acuity holds with skillset), PCU/Stepdown, & MS-Tele Required Certifications:ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week