Surgical/Vascular ICU Registered Nurse IV

Hospital Description:


 


As the largest hospital system in Central Florida and the busiest hospital in the nation, Florida Hospital cares for more than one million patients a year. With 7 campuses throughout the Orlando area and a total of 1776 beds and growing, Florida Hospital offers a wide range of health services for the entire family and has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for the seventh consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report.   Florida Hospital was also recently named a top 100 Company for Working Families.  Our innovative and flexible programs and services help ease the burdens of life for our employees.  Team members at Florida Hospital enjoy more than high-tech equipment, breakthrough medical programs, and visionary leadership.  Our serene, patient-centered environment offers a balanced, spiritual setting consistent with our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ.


 


Located in downtown Orlando, Florida Hospital Orlando is the main Florida Hospital campus in Central Florida and uses the latest technology to treat more than 32,000 inpatients and 53,600 outpatients annually. This 882-bed, acute-care community hospital also serves as a major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America.


 


Unit/Job Description:


 


Despite seven Central Florida hospitals ranging from 40 to 900 beds and always expanding, Florida Hospital continues to maintain the small community hospital culture that nurses love.  Our critical care units are areas where you can demonstrate your skill and compassion within the supportive and caring environment that Florida Hospital provides.  The hospital supports nearly 600 critical care beds throughout all of the campuses, which allows our critical care nurses a variety of specialized units to work on.  These units are range from ICU to PCU units that are specialized in cardiac, multi-system and much more.  Florida Hospital is one of the nation’s top hospitals for nurses because of our specialties, come see why!


 


CVIII is a 16-bed vascular intensive care area servicing fresh vascular surgical patients and complex cardiac surgical patients. Diagnoses include but are not limited to triple A’s, fem-pops, carotids, CABG, Valve repairs and any thoracic surgical patients needing upper level care.


This unit has a full time, Nurse Manager, four Assistant Nurse Managers covering days/nights, PCT assistance 24/7, and HUC coverage 7am-11pm. Ratios are 1:1 or 2:1 depending upon the acuity of the patient.


The unit itself was built within the past 5 years and has the latest in construction features. The unit is connected to the main hospital via a new breezeway that has a visitor waiting room and private consultation room for families. Rooms are all private with glass sliding doors for maximum viewing of patients. Computers and desktop charting areas are available in each room for nursing documentation purposes. In addition, staff has access to a large staff lounge and private locker room.


A CV educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist provide educational support for staff. In addition, two preop educators are located on the unit to do bedside teaching for families and patients according to need.


Staff has the opportunity to participate in the PPP (Professional Practice Program) similar to other hospitals with clinical ladders, train for relief charge duty and participate (if selected) to serve as preceptors and/or mentors for new nurses. The staff may also self-schedule. Various nursing positions are available including 12 hrs day or night shifts, FT 72 hrs, FT 84 hrs., Part-time, Per Diem, and weekend option.


For nurses not trained in acute care, transitional education programs are available through Florida Hospital.


 


 Weekend option, nights RN.  Must have at least one year CVICU experience or 2 years ICU experience.  Must have current Register Nurse Florida licensure.


 


If you define working in healthcare as more than a complex skill practiced in shifts, visit Florida Hospital.  When you walk our hallways, and tour our hospitals with a manager, you’ll discover our many specialties and our passion to make a difference in people’s lives.  Our variety of specialties, various locations and easy access to professional education and career growth are just a few of the reasons Florida Hospital is a great place to call home. Apply today to discover the benefits of working for Florida Hospital!  Be a Part of the Florida Hospital Difference!


 


 


 


 

Education: Associates
Job Level: 1-3 Years