[Codypatody]

Just wondering how you like working at the Mayo Clinic. I am looking into some positions there and wanted to know what the atmosphere is like, working conditions, co-workers, etc.

Thanks in advance!

[KatieRN04]

What unit? The ICU is a nice place to work. I would recommend it. Other units, I am not sure of, but overall has a good reputation, however, wearing all white is a problem for some people and they wont work there for that reason. But when everyone else around you is wearing white, it doesnt seem out of place. I think it is professionalism in the practice unlike other places where RN's are allowed to wear t-shirts to work.

[Codypatody]

Don't know which unit yet. I am just getting started looking into the jobs available. I was interested after reading about the clinical research coordinator position. Do you know anything about this position?

[KatieRN04]

No, but I am sure it would be an interesting position. Mayo gets transfers from all the hospitals within the valley and state, even from the larger well known ones, for cases that need a second opinion. It is like that in Rochester too, people go there for last efforts and second opinions from all over the United States, so I am sure a researcher would learn alot and be exposed to alot of different things not experienced by other places??????

[vivicaq]

I am glad to hear that the all white thing works for them. however, It's also nice to have choices. At my hospital they set guidelines on what we can wear, our name tags must be clearly visible and it works well. I would prefer that i chose the colors that make me feel good about myself than have someone impose them on me. I hope at this point in my life i have the judgement of what attire is appropriate for the occasion.

[hjwebb]

I have worked at Mayo for a year, and love it. We are well staffed, have a great team environment, as well as a collaborative relationship with the docs. Managment does a great job of supporting the nurses, and the institution really does keep the focus on providing great care to the patients..

[tferdaise]

Last I heard 50% of nurses at Mayo in PHX are Travelers, is this still true ?

Originally Posted by hjwebb

I have worked at Mayo for a year, and love it. We are well staffed, have a great team environment, as well as a collaborative relationship with the docs. Managment does a great job of supporting the nurses, and the institution really does keep the focus on providing great care to the patients..

[swolfe_2]

NO- It seems to be cyclical. Arizona is a state that hospitals are difficult to staff related to the significant population changes from summer to winter. I was a traveler for 2 years at mayo clinic and have since signed on as a permanent employee. I love my job there, we are always well staffed and the education is awesome. The floor nurses never have more than 4 pts (5 on their worst day), stepdown never has more than 2, and Icu usually assigned to 1 (2 if stepdown status or extremely stable) All resources are always available to you in a timely manner, especially in an emergency. The physical therapy dept is amazing and it really affects pt outcomes. Scheduling is great, the ICU is extremely accomodating. They pay double time for OT in the winter. I will always promote Mayo it's a great place to work.

[swolfe_2]

At first I was bummed about the white, but I got use to it. Mayo is a great hospital to work for and the uniform is definitely not a reason to decline a position. Everyone always knows who the RN is

[madwife2002]

Do you have a tele floor at Mayo? What is the pt ratio? I wont mind the white uniform and I am ready for a change