maryrosern

I work for a Level 1 Trauma Center and we get $2.00/hr. as a relief charge. We have 2 "shift coordinators" for every shift as of this last month. That means that we will only have to do relief charge 1-2 X's per week.

Our Triage is done by RNs with assistance from tech doing things such as taking vitals and placing patients in rooms assigned by RNs. Most of our Techs are EMTs, and do basics like moving patients, drawing labs, putting patients on the monitor. We reserve the decision making for the RNs. :uhoh21:

I believe you need to look at what type of nursing you are interested. All the hospitals in Lexington have up sides and down sides. I believe you are better off doing something you love and are interested in. I presently work at UK. I find it to be a great place to work. Like many of the others, I have worked in several local institutions, but have chosen UK because I believe you have more autonomy here than any other place. I also like the fact that it is a learning institution, which allows for great personal growth. I am very interested in trauma nursing, and this is a Level 1 trauma center.