CCU Coronary Care RN
Franklin, Indiana
Johnson Memorial Hospital

ICU Travel Nurse (RN)

Overview

• Location: Franklin, Indiana (about a 30-minute drive to Indianapolis)
• Setting: Community hospital
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience

Unit Details

• Unit: Combined CCU and PCU, 12 beds (6 CCU, 6 PCU)
• Ratios: 1:2 in CCU, 1:3-4 in PCU
• Support Staff: Nurse aides on the unit
• Leadership: Charge nurse each shift; house supervisor on nights and weekends

Clinical Scope

• Common Diagnoses: Sepsis, respiratory distress, OD/ETOH withdrawal, DKA
• RNs Titrate Drips: Yes
• Common Titratable or Set-Rate Drips: Levophed, insulin, dopamine, heparin
• Respiratory Equipment: Ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oximizer
• Telemetry: Yes; RNs read strips (no separate monitor techs)

Schedule and Expectations

• Scheduling: Self-scheduling; schedule posted 6 weeks out
• Weekends: 4 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule
• Holidays: 1 major and 1 minor holiday if within contract time
• On Call: Generally placed on call if needed; no call outside of this
• Floating: Medsurg if needed; ER only if experienced in ER
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Orientation

• One day of general facility orientation, then 1-2 days on the unit