UNIT IS LOOKING FOR 26-WEEK CONTRACTS!!! May be open to 48hr/week guarantee as well - please confirm with CRT (Avina and Callie)
● About Facility:
▪ 247 Licensed Beds
▪ Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
▪ Teaching Hospital
▪ Chest Pain Center
▪ Certified Stroke Center
● Unit Information:
o Beds: 24; 21-23 patient census on average
o Required Experience: 2 years of strong high acuity Pediatric ICU experience – must be comfortable in a high acuity, fast paced environment
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Respiratory, Trauma (which includes penetrating and non-accidental trauma, NAT), DKA, Seizures, Neurosurgical, Acute/Chronic Renal Failure, Orthopedic, Surgical, Transplants (Kidney and whole/partial Liver), complex Medical, Blood Disorders
● Patient Ratios:
o RN: Varies on acuity: 2:1, 1:1, 1:2
● Required Licensure & Certifications:
o RN: BLS, PALS
● Skills required:
o EPIC experience, experience with Artic Sun, EVDs, Camino device (ICP and temp monitoring device), Belmont Rapid Infuser, management of critical care vasoactive drip titration, management of invasive lines – ART lines/CVP, aseptic and sterile techniques, basic dressing changes, ventilator and trach management, HOFV management, oral/nasal suctioning, g-tube/j-tube management, feeding tubes, chest tubes, epidurals, PCAs, sedation and analgesic drip management, Foley insertion and management, Alaris & Medfusion pump management, bedside procedures with providers, discharge skills, CRRT experience
o Ability/Competency to float to Pediatric CVICU – discussed during interview
● Support within the Department:
o CNA - 1 Health Care tech per day to support unit secretary duties and nursing support needs throughout the shift (runners, bathing, etc.)
o Unit Secretary every shift
o Charge nurse, 24/7
o Phlebotomy, 24/7
o IV/VAT Team, 24/7
o Resource Nurse
o RT, 24/7
o Intensivist, 24/7
o Residents, in house
o APP, in house
o Telemetry monitoring Tech? No
▪ Centralized and bedside monitoring
● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pump: Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Monitors: Phillips
o Equipment: Belmont Rapid Infuser, Accuvein, PIV Ultrasound, Artic Sun, Camino, EV-1000 Vigileo, I-stat and Accuryn
● Floating: If yes, where?
o Pediatric CVICU, NICU, Neonatal PCU, Gen Peds – will float as needed
● Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO
o 2 days departmental
● Scheduling:
o No call for travelers, if the PICU cannot utilize them, they may be floated to PCVICU, Peds Progressive, NICU or general Peds units within LCH
o RTO: Manager approval
o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Navy
o Parking: Free? Yes
o Unit Culture: Teamwork, Trust, Accountability, Respect, compassionately hard working
You'll never receive recurrent notifications, aggressive phone calls, or overbearing messages from us. Just support!
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A US based healthcare staffing firm, Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help, may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves, we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!