6 North is a 12 bed unit utilizing critical care and neuroscience principles at the Intermediate level. Common patient populations include patients transferring from the Neuro ICU. This unit takes care of patients who have experienced neuro trauma, subarachnoid, intraventricular or, intracerebral hemorrhage, ENT patients with cancer who have had a tumor resection and flap reconstruction, post-operative spine patients and a wide range of neurological problems. Patient ratio of 1:3.

Nights
13 weeks
Every other weekend, every other holiday
Can approve 40 hrs for time off
BLS, ACLS required
NIH required
Must adhere to UVAs float policy
Can submit with VA license pending
Must have Epic experience

Job Requirements & Qualifications
• Previous Charge Experience : -
• Years of Experience : 2
• Patient Ratio Experience :
• Charting System Experience : Required
• Charting System Name : Epic
• Community Hospital Experience : -
• LTAC Experience : -
• Trauma Level I Experience : -
• Trauma Level II Experience : -
• Travel Experience Required : -
• Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Skills : Neuro Stepdown*, TR Band*, IV insulin protocols*, Titration of Insulin drips*, Feeding tube care and management*, Arterial line management*, PCA*, Lumbar drains*, Post TPA care*, Surgical drains*, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance*, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)*, Oxygen administration*, Oxygen tanks*, Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Blood Product Administration, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Heparin Protocols, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Manage Vasoactive drips-no titration, Aneurysms and repair, Craniotomy, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Intracranial bleeds, Pre/Post neurosurgery, Seizure disorders, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic Brain injury, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Tracheostomy care/management, Isolation Precautions/PPE, lumbar drain, EVD*

Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling
• Scheduling Type : -
• Patient Ratios Days : 3
• Patient Ratios Nights : 3
• Patient Ratios Weekends : 3
• Float Required : -
• Call Required : -
• Weekend Coverage : -
• Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : -
• Pre-Approved Time Off : -
• Orientation Hours : 24

Facility & Patient Care Details
• Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Daily Census : 10
• Number of Visits Per Day : -
• Number of Rooms : 12
• Number of Beds : 12

Additional Unit Information
• Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary
• Patient Diagnoses : neurosurgery, neuro trauma, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, neuro-endovascular intervention, head and neck tumor resection and flap reconstruction, spinal surgery, spinal cord injury, neurological and neuromuscular disorders
• Special Procedures/Unit Details : -
• Special Equipment : -

Travel Compliance
• Travelers are only guaranteed up to 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract. Please confirm RTO requests are accurate at time of submission. No additional RTO requests will be approved after acceptance. If traveler has any vacation plans during the period between Sign Date and Start Date, this must be communicated to ensure a realistic start date may be requested.
• Experience - Please refer to the job description for required experience.
• Valid State License - Will accept pending licenses, but must have license in-hand the Wednesday before start date. However, RRT travelers must have license in-hand at time of submission.
• Mile Radius Rule - select units have a 50 mile travel restriction, any units not listed do not have a mile radius rule. Locals not accepted for the following units: Clinical Lab Blood Bank, Toxicology, Clinical Lab Scientist, Core Lab, Davis Lab, Laboratory, Histotechnologists, Outpatient Surgery Center PACU, OR - CVOR, OR, OR - Ortho, OR - Thoracic, OR - Neuro, Peri-Anesthesia, Sterile Processing Tech, Outpatient Surgery, Interventional Radiology, CT Tech, Diagnostic Rad Tech, MRI Radiology, Neuro Interventional Radiology- RN, Neuro Interventional Radiology Tech, Vein Clinic, Radiology RN, Imaging Support.
• References Required - Yes
• Float Requirements - Candidates will be asked to float within their scope of practice within the facility.
• Copy of Certification - Please include copy of certification(s) that are required in the job description with submissions.
• Required Charting Exp. - Epic experience is required unless otherwise notated in the unit description or job description.
• Background Policy - If aware of background hit(s), please inform.
• Return Staff Policy - Please inform if previously employed at any facilities under University of Virginia Health system as permanent staff member or internal/external traveler. For perm staff and internal travelers to be eligible to return, clinician must be separated for one year and be approved by UVA leadership. *Note that UVA does not allow external travelers to work on assignment for more than 365 days, regardless of time off between contracts.
• Separation Policy: Facility does not allow travelers to return after they have worked on assignment for 365 days, despite any separation period.
• BSN preferred
• Nursys verification is required for submittal

Modules:
• Modules are non-billable, up to 16 hours. Any time spent on modules in excess of 16 hours is billable.
• Modules are completed during orientation, and vary by specialty.
• Modules are recorded in Workday.

Submittal Details:
• Travelers are only guaranteed up to 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract. Please confirm RTO requests are accurate at time of submission. No additional RTO requests will be approved after acceptance. If traveler has any vacation plans during the period between Sign Date and Start Date, this must be communicated to ensure a realistic start date may be requested.
• Experience - Please refer to the job description for required experience.
• Valid State License - Will accept pending licenses, but must have license in-hand the Wednesday before start date. However, RRT travelers must have license in-hand at time of submission.
• Mile Radius Rule - select units have a 50 mile travel restriction, any units not listed do not have a mile radius rule. Locals not accepted for the following units: Clinical Lab Blood Bank, Toxicology, Clinical Lab Scientist, Core Lab, Davis Lab, Laboratory, Histotechnologists, Outpatient Surgery Center PACU, OR - CVOR, OR, OR - Ortho, OR - Thoracic, OR - Neuro, Peri-Anesthesia, Sterile Processing Tech, Outpatient Surgery, Interventional Radiology, CT Tech, Diagnostic Rad Tech, MRI Radiology, Neuro Interventional Radiology- RN, Neuro Interventional Radiology Tech, Vein Clinic, Radiology RN, Imaging Support.
• References Required - Yes
• Float Requirements - Candidates will be asked to float within their scope of practice within the facility.
• Copy of Certification - Please include copy of certification(s) that are required in the job description with submissions.
• Required Charting Exp. - Epic experience is required unless otherwise notated in the unit description or job description.
• Background Policy - If aware of background hit(s), please inform.
• Return Staff Policy - Please inform if previously employed at any facilities under University of Virginia Health system as permanent staff member or internal/external traveler. For perm staff and internal travelers to be eligible to return, clinician must be separated for one year and be approved by UVA leadership. *Note that UVA does not allow external travelers to work on assignment for more than 365 days, regardless of time off between contracts.
• Separation Policy: Facility does not allow travelers to return after they have worked on assignment for 365 days, despite any separation period.
• BSN preferred
• Nursys verification is required for submittal.

Modules:
• Modules are non-billable, up to 16 hours. Any time spent on modules in excess of 16 hours is billable.
• Modules are completed during orientation, and vary by specialty.
• Modules are recorded in Workday.