MICU RN
Fort Wayne, IN
Planet Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: MICU - PRMC
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Facility: Parkview Regional Medical Center
• Employment Type: Traveler - Backfill
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• General Duties:

  • Drip titration for experienced candidates; otherwise, floating to Medsurg/tele units may be required.
• Equipment Utilized:

  • EPIC
  • PYXIS
  • Philips defibrillator
  • Philips Bedside Monitors

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum Experience: 2 years of PCU or Med/Tele background
• Licensures and Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • Indiana or compact RN license

Shift and Schedule

• Work Schedule:

  • Three weekend shifts out of a 4-week schedule.
  • Employees will never work alone.
• Floating Requirements:

  • Required to float to like units when needed.
  • PCU will float down to MedSurg when necessary, maintaining a 1:3 patient ratio.

Unit Details

• Bed Size: 12 beds
• Nurse to Patient Ratio:

  • 3-4:1 on Progressive Care Unit
  • 4-5:1 on MedSurg

Dress Code

• Caribbean blue scrubs

Training and Orientation

• Travelers must attend the Jumpstart program and EPIC training, followed by 1-2 days on the unit.

Additional Information

• 2 years of Stepdown or Med/Tele experience at a similar size hospital is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications must be through AHA.
• Candidates must have an Indiana or compact RN license.
• If candidates require time off during the assignment, it should be noted in comments.