Registered Nurse​/ICU

Rate is
*** less if within 51-100 miles and
*** less if within 50 miles

NOTE:

Distance is measured by a straight line not driving distance

Facility Name:
Central Vermont Medical Center, 130 Fisher Rd. Berlin, VT 05602
Total # of Facility Beds: 90
Unit Name: ICU
Unit Specialty: ICU
Total # of Unit Beds/Suites/Deliveries: 14
Teaching Facility: Y N
Teaching Hospital Experience

Required:

Y N
Prior Travel Experience

Required:

Y N
* prefer travel
Minimum # Years Clinical Experience

Required:

3
Minimum # Years Clinical Experience in Specialty

Required:

3
Certifications

Required:

ACLS, BLS
Certifications Preferred: note any others
Nurse Patient Ratio by shift: 2:1, 3:1 both day/night
Ancillary Assistance:
CNA/ PCT: Y N #staff per shift: 1 day/night
Unit clerk/Secretary: Y N #staff per shift: 1 day shift
Other: #staff per shift: 6
Advanced Practice on the unit: pulmonologist day
# Days of Orientation: 2
Specialty Testing for Unit/Facility: U F Math Test for facility, N-95 fit testing
Dress Code scrubs
Scrubs/color: any as appropriate
Shoes: any, closed toe
Jewelry: as appropriate
Hair/Beard: as appropriate
Nail Polish: as appropriate
Documentation System: EPIC
Medication System: PIXIS
Floating

Required:

Y N
To what units/facilities: med surg/er boarders
Describe the rotation: if low census in ICU may be asked to float to med surg to care for full med surg assignment (1:4 day, 1:5 night) If ER has ICU level boarders may be asked to float to care for ICU level patients boarding in ER
Charge required: Y N
Scheduling: block
* will post
Shift

Hours:

12 hour Rotation

Schedule:

day/night as needed by unit
Self-Scheduling Weekend Requirements: yes, based on unit needs
Call Requirements: NA
Holiday Requirements: as needed
Patient Population (Diagnoses):
Sepsis, resp failure (bipap, Hiflow, vent), DKA, ETOH withdrawal, OD,SI CHF, dysrhythmias, NSTEMI, unstable angina, COVID, PE, Gi bleed
Age Range: adult 18+
Special Equipment: (For example: IV Pumps:
Type;
Invasive Monitoring;
Monitors:
Type; ECMO;
Ventilators:
Type; ABG:
Type:
Baxter IV pump, Mindray bedside monitor, Kangaroo enteral feeding pump
Respiratory available 24/7 for support Y N
Anesthesia available 24/7 for support Y N
Who manages ventilators:
Respiratory therapy
Unit Specific Procedures and Protocols: (For example:
Drips;
Infusions;
Phlebotomy;
Starting IVs; EKGs;
Transports;
Weaning; Nebulizer to Inhaler; Starting IVs, performing venipuncture, Performing EKGs; Discontinuing sheaths) titration of medications, assist with cardioversion, bronch, conscious/moderate sedation, intubation/extubation. RSI, Interpretation of telemetry/ dysrhythmias. Phlebotomy/iv therapy available, blood administration. Post mortem care. Chest tube management. Central line management, PICC line management, A line management, PCA , restraints, wound care, pressure injury prevention, Ng tube placement/management, TPN
Additional Unit Specific Information: 14 bed ICU affiliated within the UVMMC Health network. Average daily census 8-10 patients. Charge nurse both day/night not in an assignment. CCT support on both day and night shift. icu responsible to respond to rapid response, code blue, OB critical response hospital wide. Take transfers from critical access hospitals in area. DO not have Cath lab, interventional radiology, Neuro, ECMO, dialysis.
Date Updated: 041923
Updated By Full Name:
Erik Tosto

Title:

RN, BSN, ICU Nurse Manager

Comments
Assignment for 16-32 weeks. " Distance is measured by a straight line, not driving distance RN for ICU Team: A minimum of every other weekend and/or schedule adjusted to meet the needs of the unit and patient care. Floating required. No call. Requirements: " AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS; NIHSS is required prior to start " The following certifications are preferred: CCRN and AHA PALS " A minimum of 3 years of experience required " EPIC experience from within the past 2 years is required and nonnegotiable Additional Information: " IVS to OFFER " Monday to Sunday " No block schedules for any reason " Bi-weekly orientations on Monday, next available is " Please ensure all employment gaps over 90 days are explained " This facility requires ALL work history information (bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.)

to be complete in order to submit Disclaimers: " Public Transportation is NOT accessible in this area, please ensure you have reliable transportation, personal vehicle or rental vehicle are strongly recommended " Vehicles should be equipped with all season or snow tires during the months of November April