Certification Details BLS and ACLS (AHA only, no HeartCode) REQUIRED NIH and OCN preferred Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, CHEMO, Tech Cert Verification, HIPAA Safety Manual, State License Verification, NURSYS Verification, Medication Test, Competency Exam.
Job Details ICU RN for acuity-adaptable ICU managing different levels of care; flex up or flex down based on census.
Ratio usually 1:3-4.
Patients are not transferred out, rather, care is managed in the same room.
Oncology facility with primarily post-surgical, sepsis infection, and pain management patients.
24 rooms/beds.
Avg.
daily census ~ 14.
Pyxis medication system, EPIC documentation, SBAR communication standard.
Float required to inpatient units, occasionally to ER.
Weekends (every third) required.
No on call.
Manager schedule.
36-48 hours of orientation provided.
Pewter scrubs required (not provided).
1st time traveler OK. Job Requirements Certifications REQUIRED: BLS and ACLS (AHA only, no HeartCode).
NIH and OCN preferred.
Skills/Experience REQUIRED: 1 year ICU RN experience (2+ preferred) Skills/Experience preferred: Neuro Intensive Care Unit; Surgical Intensive Care Unit; Interpretation of dysrhythmias; Management of dysrhythmias; Multi-system organ failure; IV insulin protocols; GI surgery; Chronic/Acute Renal failure; Accessing Ports; Arterial line management; Blood Product Administration; Central line care/management; PICC line management; Starting IVs; Continuous IV paralytics/Neuromuscular blockade; Continuous IV sedation; Emergency Medications; Procedural Sedation Administration; Titrate Cardiac drips; Titrate Vasoactive drips; CVA/Acute Stroke management; Post Craniotomy; Chemotherapy Administration; Assist with management of BiPAP; Assist with management of CPAP; Assist with Chest Tube Insertion/Removal; Care of Ventilated Patient; High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC); Interpretation of ABGs; Suctioning (ETT, NT); Ventilator Management; Infection Prevention; Isolation Precautions/ Use of PPE; Phlebotomy; Surgical Wounds with drains/Wound Vac Experience at/with Teaching Hospital, Community Hospital, LTAC, Trauma level I & II preferred Schedule Information Manager schedule.
Weekends (every third) required.
No on call.
Unit Specific Information ICU RN for acuity-adaptable ICU managing different levels of care; flex up or flex down based on census.
Ratio usually 1:3-4.
Additional Details Government-Issued Photo ID Required ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support BLS - Basic Life Support PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support CHEMO - Chemotherapy Tech Cert Verification - National HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement State License 1 Verification NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam Competency Exam City of Hope Chicago - Flu Exemption Form Education Verification