Patient Ratio: 1:6 to 1:7 (may rise up to 1:7; RN must be comfortable with this)
Common Diagnoses: CHF, COPD, cellulitis, R/O, chole, appe, pneumonia, urosepsis, AKI
Charge Nurse: One charge RN on the floor, with assignment
Nursing Support: PCTs on the unit
Telemetry: Yes, monitored remotely by monitor techs
Respiratory Equipment: No ventilators; intermittent BiPAP
Drip Titration: RNs are required to titrate drips (heparin based on aPTT results)
Floating: As needed based on census; external travelers are the first to float
Scrub Color: Navy blue