Level II Trauma Center
Specialty: Cardiac ICU
Facility: Mercy San Juan Medical Center
State License: CA
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 2 year(s)
Shift: 12H Nights 12hr nights, EOW, first to float
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Description: Specialty: CVICUFacility: Mercy San Juan Medical CenterState License: CACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 2 year(s)Shift: 12H Nights 12hr nights, EOW, first to floatGuaranteed Hours: 36 hours per weekDescription: Unit Notes:Med Sol prescreensneed 2 sup refs (charge accepted) at submittal; 1 w/in 12 mo. & 1 w/in 3 years worked**MUST BE A 6/24 OR 7/8 ONLY START**MUST HAVE open heart experience, Impella, and balloon pumpsCandidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity within the past year. Candidates who were employed PRN through outside firms will be considered.***PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE, THE DYS EXAM THROUGH UNA IS REQUIRED ALONG WITH ACCEPTANCE. MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 24-48 HRS. IT S PASS OR FAIL AND THEY GET 2 ATTEMPTS (TEST A SHOULD BE ASSIGNED FIRST, TEST B SHOULD BE ASSIGNED FOR THE RETAKE). A SCREENSHOT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS IS REQUIRED. **We can accept the Relias Dys exam within the last 12mo if the traveler has previously taken**UnitRICU (Medical ICU)/CSICI – will float between the two units and cardiac experience is a MUST# beds6 and 1 open bay.CertsBLS, ACLS, NIHSS. Care of immediate post op cardiac surgery experience preferred. 2 years in Cardiac ICU.Ratios1:1 – 2. IABP is not 1:1EMRCernerCharge NurseYes, generally does not take patients, but will do break relief.Nurse AidesNoWeekend RequirementEvery other weekendHolidaysRotate in with core staffScrub ColorNavy – under shirts must be navy, white, or black. Scrub jackets are optional, must be navy.TeleYes, must be able to read and interpret EKG strips.VentsYesHospitalist or Intensivist in houseYes, Hospitalist or IntensivistIV TeamNoRT 24/7YesPharmacy 24/7Yes and ICU Pharmacy open during dayshift.Shifts12 hr shifts. Shift starts 645. 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.FloatingAll other Sacramento facilities. Mid-shift float to another facility is rare, but can happen. Travelers float first.Floor specific orientation1 – 2 days on the floor with preceptor.Common diagnosis / Types of patientsAMI, AVR, MVR, resp failure, renal failure, IABP, CRRT, Empella, therapeutic hypothermia. Chest tube insertion, intubation, and emergency sternotomies are common procedures.Additional NotesWill not be recovering fresh postop patients. Cancellation Policy:Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, 3 shifts for assignments that are less than 13 weeks Charting System:Cerner BSN Required:False License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level:2 Care Setting:Acute Division:Nursing Shift Notes:12hr nights, EOW, first to float Required Certifications:ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
