Telemetry

Intensivist in house: Yes - on call after hours- IV Team: No - RT 24/7: Yes

Call requirements: must report within 30 mins if placed on stand by/call- Pharmacy 24/7: Yes & Omnicell- Shifts: 12's 7 - 7:30. Block scheduling allowed if the needs of the unit are met, but not guaranteed. - Floating: Travelers are the 1st to float. Could possibly float between MSW & MHB because they are under the same license, travelers may float between the two. They would float to 2W MedSurg remote tele, MedSurg SW, some to ICU for tele MS hold, or ER holds. - Floor specific orientation: 1-2 shifts w/ preceptor- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Post pacer, hemodialysis, no cardiac/surgical patients, new onset afib, or RVR. CP sent out. Stepdown from ICU, surgical patients, urology patients: Cystoscopy. Oncology patients would transfer if they have cardiac problems to be monitored. Rare ortho patients. Some correctional patients (federal not State), strokes, TBI, high acuity, heavy patients, a lot of patients with bedsores, about 1/3 from nursing homes, peg tubes, sepsis, etc...

Cancellation Policy: Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, 3 shifts for assignments that are less than 13 weeks (Hospital may also pay full hours for a particular shift, in lieu of cancellation).

Charting System: Cerner

BSN Required: No

License to Submit: Yes

Trauma Level: Care Setting:Acute Division: Shift Notes:Nights, EOW, first to float

Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification,

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