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Unit Overview Medical ICU (MICU) / Surgical ICU (SICU) 28-bed MICU 10-bed SICU Average daily census: 26 patients Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required First-time travelers accepted Required Certifications BLS ACLS NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Preferred: CCRN Patient Population Medical ICU Neuro ICU Patients Cardiovascular Patients Additional Population Post-operative complications Level I Trauma patients
Candidates should have experience with: Neuro assessments and neuro checks Seizure management Cardiac rhythm interpretation and treatment Arterial lines Post-cardiac arrest care Ventilator management and troubleshooting Non-invasive ventilation Chest tubes ABG interpretation Tracheostomy care Code response Critical care drip initiation and titration Foley catheter insertion and management NG tube insertion and management Peripheral IV insertion Not Required but Preferred CRRT ECMO Ultrasound-guided IV placement Patient Ratios Typical ICU ratio: 1:2 Occasional 1:3 assignments based on acuity and patient flow Co-managed assignments may be 3-5 patients with shared ICU/non-ICU nursing coverage Technology & Equipment EMR: Cerner (highly preferred experience) Equipment: Alaris IV Pumps Omnicell Medication Dispensing Philips Monitors Stryker Beds Neuroptics Pupillometry Hoyer Lifts Bladder Scanner Philips Sonosite Ultrasound PrismaFlex CRRT Impella Arrow IABP Unit Support The ICU is supported by: CNA support HUC (part-time) Charge Nurse Respiratory Therapy (24/7) Hospitalist Coverage (24/7) Intensivist Coverage (24/7) MD Residents DNP/PA Residents Telemetry Clerk Unit Pharmacist (days) PT/OT/SLP Clinical Coordinators Unit Manager Floating Requirements Travelers should expect to float as needed.
Potential float locations include: MICU SICU CVU Intermediate Care Med/Surg Units Typical float ratios may be 1:3-4 depending on assignment. Schedule & Expectations Weekends Up to 4 weekends in an 8-week scheduling cycle Call No call required Holidays May be included in the holiday rotation Time Off All RTO must be approved by the manager. Travelers must still meet contracted hours.
Scrubs Any solid-color professional scrubs permitted No graphics, logos, patterns, denim, or camouflage Parking Badge-access employee parking available Free street parking available Unauthorized parking may result in towing or vehicle booting