RN - CVICU

RN - CVICU

About Facility:

o Examples:

How many licensed beds 900

Trauma Designation Level 1

Teaching Hospital Yes

Chest Pain Center Yes

Stroke Center Yes

Unit Information:

o Beds: 14

Census Average patients/day 11

o Minimum Years of Experience required 2 in same level CTICU

o Will you accept a first-time traveler No

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

o Cardiac Surgery ECMO OHT LVAD/RVAD Impella (R and L)

Patient Ratios:

o RN: 1:2

Required Licensure & Certifications:

o Education requirement RN

o Is State Licensure and/or National Certification required Licensure required certification preferred

o BLS ACLS NIHSS CPI etc. BLS ACLS

Skills required:

o High level cardiac surgery with devices

Support within the Department:

o CNA Duties 1

o Receptionist/HUC 1 on week days

o Charge nurse Yes and usually free floating

o Phlebotomy PRN

o IV/VAT Team yes

o Resource Nurse Some

o RT 24/7 Yes

o Hospitalist 24/7 Yes

o Intensivist 24/7 Yes

o Telemetry monitoring/tech No

Technology/Equipment:

o EMR: Epic

o IV Pump: Alaris

o Med dispensing: Omnicell

o Monitors: Philips and Edwards

o Unit specific equipment: ECMO IABP RVAD LVAD R and L Impella vents

Floating: If yes where

o Adult Critical care units

Orientation (facility and unit):

o NEO

o 3 days departmental

Scheduling:

o Weekend rotation: every other

o On call If so what is that schedule No call

o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays

o RTO: Resource Team approval

o Schedule cycle: ex) every 6 weeks

Other notes:

o Scrub Color: Navy blue

o Parking: Free Yes

o Unit Culture: Team work proactive care

Youll never receive recurrent notifications aggressive phone calls or overbearing messages from us. Just support! A US based healthcare staffing firm Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!