PICU

Hospitalist Intensivist in house: Yes, in house 24/7- IV Team: None- RT 24/7: Yes; Vents, Cpap, Ramcan, Bipap, HFNC- Pharmacy 24/7: Yes- Call: If census low and scheduled, may be asked to be on standby- Shifts: 7a ,7p- Floating: General peds & burn unit for non-burn care of pediatric patients (the burn staff handle the burn care), and NICU Travelers are first to float. - Floor specific orientation: 2 shifts PICU, 1 shift peds, 1 shift burn (for peds)- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Respiratory failure, dehydration, seizures, suicide attempts, ODs, poisoning, ventilators,diabetic ketoacidosisCommon titratable and/or set drips: insulin, sedative agents, heparin, rarely: vasopressin, norpinephrine, epinephrine, a lot of electrolyte replacements- Additional Notes: MINIMUM 2 years PICU experience; use medfusion pumps

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: BLS Certification,

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