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The Surgical and Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SICU and Neuro ICU) has a combined total of 30 intensive care beds designed to provide specialized care to the critically ill adult (14 and older) patient. The unit has a usual 50/50 split of patient population between the neuro and surgical patient population. The focus of care includes patients with life-threatening conditions related to major elective and emergency surgical procedures, multi-trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, stroke, seizure, sepsis/multi-organ system failure, hemodynamic instability and failure to wean. Nursing support is required for on-unit procedures.

Job requirements

Epic experience REQUIRED
Competency test required within 48 hours of submission
Must have RECENT Trauma Level One experience
1.5 years of 600+ bed academic hospital experience or 2 years of total (traveling + perm) experience
MUST have competency with EVDs, bolts, ICP management along with experience with trauma and complex surgical patients

Unit specific information

The SICU and Neuro ICU units require experience with ICP monitoring via EVD and bolt, spinal drains/catheters, brain oxygen monitoring, Artic Sun therapy, continuous EEG, intra-arterial catheter, non-invasive cardiac output, mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, reconstructive flap monitoring, massive blood transfusion and others.

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Reason for opening: special, internal vacancy, leave coverage
Inquiries about the length of the opening, floating to other units, facility bed count, required years of experience, potential for reviewing clinicians with pending state license, considerations for rehiring previous employees, work schedule specifics including days needed, hours or shifts, EMR system, scrub colors/dress code, and parking location should be referred to the hiring organization directly.

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Short Term Acute Care
719 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS43 New Scotland AveAlbany, NY 12208

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A vibrant city located in the heart of New York State, Albany is famous for its rich history, beautiful architecture and abundance of cultural attractions. Situated on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 150 miles north of New York City, Albany features amazing destinations such as the Empire State Plaza, the New York State Museum and the Egg Performing Arts Center. The city is also home to several colleges and universities, including SUNY Albany, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Siena College, Union College and Albany Law School. The climate in Albany is generally cool, with warm summers and cold winters and lovers of winter weather can enjoy a beautiful blanket of snow covering the ground.

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