RN - Neuro ICU

Unit Notes**MUST HAVE LEVEL 1 TRAUMA EXP*** NO FIRST TIME TRAVELERS **MUST HAVE EVD EXPERIENCE***** Pre-Screens, if clinical recommends, AUTO OFFERcandidate is required to pass DYS exam PRIOR to accepting. 2 attempts, if failed, DNU for 6 months with CS AZ and Sac RegionDAY 1 PASS/FAIL SIMs Lab: All RNs will be expected to complete SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion & central line dressing changes, with the exception of NyICU & ED. NyICU only has to do Foley catheter insertion. ED does Foley catheter insertion but does port-a-cath insertion instead of central line dressing change. This is for travelers going to St. Joseph main campus &/or St. Joseph Westgate campus. NOTE - SIMs lab is pass/fail & nurses have been termed during SIMs Lab for breaking sterile field. Those travelers that understand sterile field typically pass SIMs Lab skills (See separate notes for the specific checklist IF traveler asks for additional details). The hospital expects that every nurse is competent in these areas, especially maintaining sterile field, as these are nursing skills that are performed frequently. NOTE: if a candidate indicates that they are not competent in either of these areas, they are probably not a good fit. In addition to SIMs Lab, they will also go through lifts, restraints, & wound care, but these are just educational based since the equipment & policies can be different facility to facility.Unit Neuro ICU# beds 32 bedsCerts BLS, ACLS. 2 years ICU experience required in large (450+)Level 1 Trauma experience required. 6 months travel experience.Ratios *1:2EMR CernerCharge Nurse Yes, does not take patientsHolidays Work into core staff rotation.Scrub Color Any color or print (non-offensive)Tele Phillips monitors.Vents Yes.RT 24/7 YesPharmacy 24/7 YesShifts 12hr / 7-7. May be placed on Standby for a scheduled shift.- Floating: Required to float between all ICU floors, and all Tele Units. Will get a patient load of 4:1 on tele. 1st to floatFloor specific orientation 2 shifts on the floor.Common diagnosis / Types of patients Any patient that would qualify for critical care with a neuro diagnosis. Hospital does cranis, brain tumor removal and ablations, brain biopsies, complicated spine surgeries and scoliosis repair.Additional Notes Must have strong neuro assessment skills and ICP monitoring experience.assessment skills and ICP monitoring experience.