RN

Department: PICU RN- Unit: Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Boise Hospital Flr 4- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Trach/vent DKA respiratory surgical (trachs g-tubes shunts hernia repairs seizures) no cardiac.- Experience or Must have skills: MUST have 2 years of PICU experience. Ok with first time travelers.- Are RNs required to titrate drips: Yes- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: propofol fentanyl epi etc. - Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift Does the charge nurse take an assignmentYes no assignment.- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: No- Pediatrician in house 24/7: In house during the day may occasionally take call from home at NOC.- RT Equipment: Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot Vent bubble CPAP BiPAP.- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit: Yes RNs read and interpret their own strips.- Shifts & Scheduling: 7-7 Work with the scheduler to schedule will allow up to 5 shifts in a block schedule if meets unit needs.- Weekend Requirement: 5 shifts in 6 weeks.- Holiday Requirement: potentially- expect to work at least 1 during a contract.- Is there Call or a Standby requirement: No- Floating Requirements: Peds for full assignment frequent floating.- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: 2-12 hour shifts.