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A large hospital in Arizona is looking for experienced Neuro ICU/Intensive Care Unit RN's for a travel assignment.
The right candidate will have two years of Neuro ICU experience in a large level one Trauma facility.
Must hold an active ACLS & BLS.
Must have an active AZ license or compact.

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ACLS, BLS;**MUST HAVE LEVEL 1 TRAUMA EXP*** NO FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS **MUST HAVE EVD EXPERIENCE**
Medical Solutions Pre-Screens, if clinical recommends, AUTO OFFER
Must pass dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance, traveler has 2 attempts
DAY 1 PASS/FAIL SIMs Lab: All RNs will be expected to complete SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion & central line dressing changes
The hospital expects that every nurse is competent in maintaining a sterile field, as these are skills that are performed frequently.
In addition to SIMs Lab, they will also go through lifts, restraints, & wound care
Ratios: *1:2
Charge Nurse: Yes, does not take patients
Scrub Color: Any color or print (non-offensive)
Tele: Phillips monitors.
Vents: Yes.
RT 24/7: Yes
Pharmacy 24/7: Yes
Floating: Required to float between all ICU floors, and all Tele Units. Will get a patient load of 4:1 on tele. 1st to float
Floor specific orientation: 2 shifts on the floor.
Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Any patient that would qualify for critical care with a neuro diagnosis.

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