High Point, NC · On-site
$55.65/hr
Interns, Residents, APPs, Nursing Students ▪ Chest Pain Center Accredited from American College ... CRRT-NxStage; Edwards Lifescience-Hemosphere/FloTrac for minimally invasive advanced hemodynamics;
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High Point, NC · On-site
$55.65/hr
Interns, Residents, APPs, Nursing Students ▪ Chest Pain Center Accredited from American College ... CRRT-NxStage; Edwards Lifescience-Hemosphere/FloTrac for minimally invasive advanced hemodynamics;
High Point, NC · On-site
$61.63/hr
Interns, Residents, APPs, Nursing Students ▪ Chest Pain Center Accredited from American College ... CRRT-NxStage; Edwards Lifescience-Hemosphere/FloTrac for minimally invasive advanced hemodynamics;
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High Point, NC · On-site
$61.63/hr
Interns, Residents, APPs, Nursing Students ▪ Chest Pain Center Accredited from American College ... CRRT-NxStage; Edwards Lifescience-Hemosphere/FloTrac for minimally invasive advanced hemodynamics;
| Aspect | Internship Nxstage | Clinical Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; some technical knowledge | Post-secondary education or certification in healthcare |
| Work Environment | Training setting, often in healthcare facilities or manufacturing | Hospitals, clinics, dialysis centers |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Medical device companies, healthcare providers | Healthcare facilities, dialysis clinics |
| Common Search & Comparison | Internship Nxstage vs Clinical Technician |
The Internship Nxstage typically involves training in medical device operation and patient care support, often as a stepping stone into healthcare. Clinical Technicians are more experienced roles requiring specific certifications and involve direct patient care and device management. While internships focus on learning and observation, clinical technicians perform hands-on technical work in healthcare settings.
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● About Facility:
o Community based hospital in urban area, High Point, NC
▪ 304 licensed beds
▪ Teaching Status: Interns, Residents, APPs, Nursing Students
▪ Chest Pain Center Accredited from American College of Cardiology
▪ Stroke Center designated by TJC: Primary Stroke Center
● Unit Information:
o Beds: 20
▪ Average Daily Census = 18
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 1 year ICU experience
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o General medical patients requiring advanced hemodynamics and continuous monitoring of cardiac, respiratory, hemodynamic and neurologic status
o Respiratory compromise or failure requiring medium or high flow oxygen devices, NIPPV or ventilator support
o Renal Failure with CRRT capabilities
o Severe Sepsis with hemodynamic instability and IV resuscitation
o General, Vascular, or thoracic surgical patients requiring continuous cardiac, respiratory or hemodynamic support include pharmacological vasopressor support
o Cardiac arrest requiring targeted temperature management
o Neuro – Medical cases Stroke with or without Tenecteplase (TNK) or Traumatic Fall with some neurosurgical intervention (EVD management or ICP monitoring)
o DKA/HHNK – Insulin drips with Endotool titrations
● Patient Ratios:
o RN: ICU Level of care is 1:2; Special high acuity of RN 1:1 care (organ procurement or CRRT); Overflow patients waiting on stepdown Intermediate the RN to patient ratio is 1:3 or 1:4 depending on interventions.
o CNA: Varies and we do have Nurse Tech support.
o Charge Nurse is typically a “free” charge available to resource and assist.
● Required Licensure & Certifications:
o BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
● Skills required:
o Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac strip and rhythm interpretation, arterial lines, titration of drips, ventilator care (we have Respiratory Therapist 24/7), vascular lines, chest tubes, post procedure site care – trans radial bands, femoral venous or arterial sheaths, CRRT, post pulmonary artery thrombectomy (EKOS, Prenumbra, Inari)
● Support within the Department:
o CNA? Yes
o Receptionist/HUC? Varies – day shift only (8am-5:30pm)
o Charge nurse? Yes
o Phlebotomy? Varies
o IV/VAT Team? No
o Resource Nurse? No (Charge Nurse serves as Resource)
o Rapid Response Team? Yes
o RT 24/7? Yes
o Hospitalist 24/7? Yes
o Intensivist 24/7? Yes
o Telemetry monitoring? The RN is responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring including interpretation of the rhythm
● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pump: Baxter
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Monitors: Philips Intellivue
o Unit specific equipment: CRRT-NxStage; Edwards Lifescience-Hemosphere/FloTrac for minimally invasive advanced hemodynamics; TTM – Artic Sun
● Orientation (facility and unit):
o Orientation – 36 hours week 1 includes NTO and Online CBL (Healthstream)
o 12-hour departmental specific orientation shift with an RN Preceptor
● Scheduling:
o Schedule cycle: Every 6 weeks
● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Royal Blue
o Parking: Free
o Unit Culture: Positive Team focused (High Tech, High Touch); We work as ONE team.