Unit Notes:
Unit Name: MS Float
Cost Center: 6046
# of beds 61 combined
Ratios Days-1:5 and Nights-1:6
Required certifications BLS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients
• Surgical pts (total joints, fractures, bariatric, urology, general, etc)
• Medical pts (CHF, CVA, SOB, diabetic issues)
Experience or 'Must have' skills (match our current med/surg)
Are RNs required to titrate drips No
Common titratable &/or set rate drips NA
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor No
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios 1:15
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Cpap, BiPap, hi-flow
Is there tele on this unit Monitor Techs
RNs read strips Yes, monitor tech reads, RN confirms, (should match our current med/surg)
Shifts & Scheduling
• 12 hour
• Weekend Requirement every other
• Holiday Requirement Every other
Is there a call or standby requirement Yes, with LCD
Floating Requirements Yes
Scrub Color/Dress Code Any scrub color
Unit/Department specific orientation Travel CBO, unit specific float checklist
Cancellation Policy:
• 4 shifts per contract
• 3 shifts if contract is under 13 weeks
Charting System: EPIC
BSN Required: No
License to Submit: Yes
Trauma Level:
Care Setting: Acute
Division:
Shift Notes: EOW, Days, First to Float
Required Certifications: BLS