RN - Float

Unit Notes NO BLOCKED SCHEDULING REQUESTS # of beds: 34 Ratios: Days 1:5 Nights 1:6 Required certifications: BLS, NIHSS Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Client, COPD, CHF, ortho (shoulders, hips, knees), appy, chole, diverticulitis, bowel resection, pancreatitis. Experience or 'Must have' skills: MS/PCU/Tele or CCU experience Are RNs required to titrate drips?: No Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin per protocol Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge available on both shifts. Supervisor available on nights. Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: Day and night shift PCTs with 1:12 max ratio. RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc): Chronic Bipap and cpap. Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips?: Remote monitoring tele. Monitor tech on CCU to provide analysis. MS nurses are not responsible for interpretation. Shifts & Scheduling: 6a-6:30p; 6p-6:30a: self-scheduling as appropriate (variable upon census/staffing availability) Weekend Requirement: Weekend rotation (variable based on staffing): currently requires 4 weekend shifts per 6 week schedule. Holiday Requirement: Rotation based on calendar Is there a call or standby requirement?: If cancelled, may be placed on call (with 45 minute return after notification (per policy) Floating Requirements: Within MS scope of practice Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue Unit/Department specific orientation: 1 shift of clinical nursing education then 2 shifts on the unit with a preceptor VivPost

Created: 2026-03-10