Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH & KY License
Years of Experience: 2+ (No ICU RNS)
Float Requirements: Yes – Any other PCU or Med Surg
Job Details
Must have Cerner Experience
Requested time off – HWS has approval to process up to 5 days in the offer sent to the vendor. Anything more, will have to be reviewed and approved by manager.
HWS will ask the candidate to make up approved time off at the back of the assignment
Holidays MUST have manager approval
HWS will advise and require candidates to work 2 out of the 3 holidays
Duration of assignment – for these positions, HWS will have approval to offer 13-18 week assignments
Job Requirements
Must Have Skills/Experience: Proficient in cardiac monitoring, IV therapy (including PICC line management, dressing changes), IV medications (administration of antibiotics, drips including heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, cardizem) & Tracheostomy Management, Intermediate/step down experience
Preferred Skillset/Experience: Proficient with BiPAPs and high flow and Proficient with chest tubes, Pulmonary disease management
Type of Patients on Unit: Mix
Personality Fit: Positive attitude, flexibility with changes on the unit (patient assignments/floated to another unit), and excellent critical thinking in stressful situations. Also, a good sense of humor, it can provide a sense of stress relief amongst your fellow team members and can also remind patients and families that nurses are people too and help to build trust.
Schedule Information
Shift: 6:45PM - 7:15AM
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
Call Requirements: None
Unit Specific Information
Number of Beds: 21
Patient Ratios: 4:1, can go up to 5:1, 3:1 for BiPAP teams
Equipment: BiPAPS, High flow, and telemetry monitoring, occasional Cardiac Drips
EMR: Cerner – Required
Additional Details
Dress Code:
Scrub Color: Galaxy Blue tops, Bottoms – blue or black