RN - CVICU/ Cardio Vascular ICU

Unit Notes -# beds: 20 -Certs: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS -Ratios: 1:1-2 -EMR: Cerner -Charge Nurse: Yes, generally does not take patients, but will do break relief. -Nurse Aides: Yes as census and staffing dictates -Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend -Holidays: Rotate in with core staff -Scrub Color: Navy - under shirts must be navy, white, or black. Scrub jackets are optional, must be navy. -Tele: Yes, must be able to read and interpret EKG strips. -Vents: Yes -IV Team: No -RT 24/7: Yes -Pharmacy 24/7: Yes -Shifts: 12 hr shifts. Days start at 0545 and Nights start at 1745. Report is at the bedside. OT and extra shifts are available. Self-scheduling is used, but is not finalized until Manager balances it. Schedules are out 4 weeks. Travelers can access their schedules from home and make themselves "available" for extra shifts and make trades with other staff. Block scheduling is generally not available. -Floating All other Sacramento facilities. Mid-shift float to another facility is rare, but can happen. VivPost