Shift: 19:00-07:00

RAPID RESPONSE
48 HOURS GUARANTEED

Unit Information:
Number of Beds - 27
Number of Staff - 90
Type of staff: acuity adaptive model. Team cares for ICU and step down level patients for continuity
• Day Shift - 2 charges for each unit (ICU and step down), 1 PCT, RNs based on census and acuity needs
• Night Shift - 2 charges for each unit (ICU and step down), 1 PCT, RNs based on census and acuity needs
Patient Ratios: 1:2, 1:1, at times 1:3
Type of equipment: IV pumps medfusion and Baxter, beds Hillrom, HARD cribs and cribettes, GE radiant warmers, somanetics NIRS machines, Servo U vents
EMR - Meditech

Typical hiring profile
Skill Set Most recruited for:
Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
• 1 year of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as staff nurse
• 3-4 contracts in a dedicated pediatric CICU
• 2 years minimum PICU experience as staff nurse
• Experience with caring for patients with congenital heart disease and post operative management of CHD patients
• Experience with management of arterial lines, central lines, transthoracic lines
Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.
• 2 years or more of Pediatric CICU/CVICU experience as staff nurse
• At least 1 year Experience with caring for neonatal cardiac patients (pre-op and post op management)
• 2 or more years as a Pediatric cardiac experience in step down or cardiology floor

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
• Central line and arterial line placement
• Conscious sedation
• Intubation/extubation
• Post op recovery of general and cardiac procedures
• Sternal closures
• Codes
• ECMO cannulation and decannulation
• CRRT
• Manual PD

Best personality Fit:
• Compassionate and empathetic care delivery
• Hardworking team player
• Meticulousness
• Adaptability and flexibility

Floating Area(s): PICU, NICU, pediatric med surg, pediatric oncology
Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - royal blue

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
Weekends and On call(if any) Rotating weekends (day shift Sat and Sun, night shift Fri and Sat)
No call
No. of Positions: 1/2.