CONTRACT - RN - SHOCK TICU (651) - 13 WEEKS - 7:00A-7:00P

Job Description

CONTRACT - RN - SHOCK TICU (651) - 13 WEEKS -  7:00A-7:00P

NO ON-CALL REQUIRED

TRAUMA  ICU EXP. 

Unit Profiles:The purpose of a unit profile is to help provide an exceptional understanding of the unit.  Profiles will include location, number of beds, patient rations, and other unique details to assist recruiting professional in effectively and efficiently identifying highly qualified staff.   Below you will find a data collection tool to help you identify essential data needed to complete your profile.   Data Collection:Unit Information:  Location: 901 W. Ben White Blvd. Austin, TX 78704Building: North TowerFloor: 3rd Order Detail:Facility Department Number: 65177Discipline: Shock Trauma Intensive Care UnitQuantity: Target Start Date:Shift: Call RequirementsWeekends:General InformationTell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds - 10Number of Staff – Type of staff:Day Shift – (example 1 charge, 3 RN, 2 CNA, and 1-3 sitters) 1 Charge Nurse, 5 RN’sNight Shift – 1 Charge Nurse, 5 RN’sPatient Ratios – 1:2 or 1:1Type of equipment – GE Bedside Monitors, Alaris Pumps,EMR – MeditechPermanent Positions on Unit Avaliable? (Y/N) – YesTypical hiring profileSkill Set Most recruited for:  (Travel RNs, local CNAs and sitters) Must have:  candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Be able to perform and document patient assessments, create and revise plan of care, document outcomes and patient responses, administer and document mediations, and implement physician orders correctly.Escalate patient issues correctly and efficiently.Required: ACLS, BLS, NIHHS. Preferred TNCC or CATNPreferred or nice to have:  candidates with these skills will be considered first. Trauma ICU Experience  Surgical ICU ExperienceList typical procedures performed on unit(s):    EVD’s/Bolts; Arterial Lines; Central Lines, Chest Tube InsertionBest personality Fit: TeamworkCalm under pressureDress Code: Include requirements, but most of all not acceptable attire.Scrub Color -  Navy Blue Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. Awards/Recognition:  Feel free to include items such as links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards, reigning annual chili cook-off winners, etc.   Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment:  Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.  *Remember it is a very competitive market any information you can provide will help attract talent.