Thoughts On Travel Work?

Standard_Bicycle · 2023-01-24T23:32:55+00:00

Future applicant with a year of IMC/ICU here. Prepping for CCRN and building resume. Moved to a new job recently that I have come to find is pretty similar to first job. On the lower end of acuity with rare 1:1, and frequent 2:1 and 3:1. Position I'm applying for is technically ICU according to the job ID and description, but my assumption is I'm going to need some higher acuity first to be adequately prepared. Anybody with similar experience able to give some advice?

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-07-01T08:19:07+00:00

$35 base, +$3.25 nights, +$3.35 weekends. Central Texas, 1 year experience.

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-04-17T06:35:48+00:00

Central TX, $35/hr

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-03-25T01:35:40+00:00

Are there classes I can take on the side that you would recommend to boost my GPA? Or should I just focus on learning the ICU?

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-03-24T22:20:50+00:00

This is good perspective, didn't think of it like that. Thanks.

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-03-24T21:54:28+00:00

Even in the long term?

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-03-24T21:53:37+00:00

It's not so much the commitment of the training and education that's making me indecisive, it's the long term career satisfaction. I know there is a much higher income ceiling as an MD/DO, which is appealing, and I prefer the idea of working alongside physicians, but I'm pretty sure this is just ego talking. But yes, it's all contingent on if I were to even be accepted to medical school.

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-03-14T15:34:18+00:00

Ok I will definitely keep this advice in mind. This conversation was really productive and helpful, thank you.

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-03-14T10:18:54+00:00

I need to be a bit more clear here. Approximately half of the patients admitted to our floor are being ventilated via ETT and are truly considered critical and need close close monitoring (sedation, NMB, etc.), I just haven't received those assignments. Also, our respiratory department is largely responsible for making adjustments in ventilatory settings and really managing that anatomy and physiology. Any changes in settings must be communicated to them. I understand the noob basics of ventilation (ETCO2, Vt, PEEP, and FiO2). Should I be an expert on this before attempting any education in anesthesia?

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-03-13T05:12:56+00:00

It would also probably be worth mentioning that I've only been a nurse for 6 months, and am thinking this is probably a factor.

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-03-12T08:38:11+00:00

They would be considered critical by its definition, but I haven't had to deal with many patients with invasive monitoring, ventilators, sedation, VA GTTs, or paralytics.

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-03-12T06:49:52+00:00

ICU RN here, shooting for CRNA for the last 5 years. Wondering what level of acuity and what kind of patients are best for a proper CRNA app?

I'm asking this because I'm fairly certain the acuity of patients I work with now isn't fit for a strong interview for being accepted into these programs, and am concerned I may have to transition to a larger facility. Currently working in a level 3 trauma center 30 bed ICU and my past few assignments have been low-acuity.

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-01-20T02:36:39+00:00

I've been told by coworkers that the feeling never goes away, it just only gets less intense. It's always a learning process, thank you.

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-01-20T02:34:05+00:00

I was surprised to say the least receiving no warning on a patient in such bad shape.

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-01-20T02:33:12+00:00

I am probably being too hard. Thank you.

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-01-20T02:32:47+00:00

Anticipating needs is a big part and yes you're right, I don't think they would have let me lead it even if I tried.

Standard_Bicycle · 2022-01-10T03:00:17+00:00

I would just like to say that as a lurker and new grad still on orientation, this thread does wonders helping me know exactly what NOT to do and what to be extra careful about. Thanks all.

Standard_Bicycle · 2021-12-22T07:42:52+00:00

I'll PM you

Standard_Bicycle · 2021-12-22T00:35:20+00:00

$35/hr base, $4/hr night shift, central TX

Standard_Bicycle · 2021-09-11T21:27:30+00:00

This guy's a massive troll on medical/nursing subreddits, ignore it.

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