Certification DetailsBLS, ACLS, NIHSS requiredActive AZ license or compact licenseTNCC is preferred
Job DetailsTHIS POSITION REQUIRES A FULL 3 YEARS OF ICU EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.The right candidate will have 3 full years of current ICU experience and hold an active BLS, ACLS, NIHSS and AZ license or compact license (TNCC is preferred).Travelers could also float to the sister facility Mercy Gilbert, if needed.Typically, every other weekend is required but might have to work 3 weekends a month if unit is busy and needs extra coverage.Flexibility is a must.Travelers must pass a dysrhythmia exam upon offer with 2 max attempts.There is also a pass/fail Sim Lab on Day 1 of orientation (study guides will be provided with the first day instructions).COVID vaccine is required or declination form with appropriate documentation AND hospital approval.
Job RequirementsA FULL 3 YEARS OF RECENT ICU EXPERIENCEExperience must also include EITHER neuro or CV.Experience or 'Must have' skillsAre RNs required to titrate drips? YesUNA Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48hrs PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE of a position. MAX ATTEMPTS IS 2
Schedule InformationSelf scheduling. Manager may need to balance shifts for unit needs.3 weekend shifts in a 4 week schedule, Nightshift weekends are Friday - Saturday. Dayshift are Saturday - SundayMay have 1 holiday off in an assignmentNo additional call/standby shifts required. However, may be low censused up to 3 times per contract depending on unit needsMin EOW (could work up to 3 wknds/mo), first to float
Unit Specific InformationSelf scheduling is allowed, but manager may need to balance shifts for unit needs.Floating to telemetry with a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio as neededNavy is the scrub color/dress codeCharge Nurse present, does not take patientsNo nurse aids on unit, only used for sitters and as Health Unit SecretaryHospitalist or Intensivist in house 24/7RT in ICU 24/7No monitor techs on unit, RN required to interpret own strip. GE monitors used.Will validate skills for trauma, neuro and specialty devices as needed.
Additional DetailsACLS, BLS, NIHSSNO EXCEPTIONSWill validate skills for trauma, neuro and specialty devices as needed.Sister units are a medical/cardiac 36 bed ICU & 12 bed overflow ICU.Expectation is to float between all 3 ICUs.Okay with first-time traveler, however must have 3 years experience (with 2 of those years in the ICU).Level 1 experience or neuro experience not required but preferred.Prefer prior experience work at a similar size unit ICU.
Location: Sun Lakes, AZ, US
Posted Date: 11/10/2024