jen4me

I work at a major tertiary referral center that is the area's only level I trauma center. Staffing in our ICUs used to be acuity based, but we've quickly adapted to these new so-called staffing models, requiring us to triple-up and I think it's ridiculous! Our normal assignments were 2:1 and 1:1 depending on acuity, i.e.; mode of ventilation, CRRT, or just fresh post-op traumas. I often am charge, with an assignment now and sometimes with an oriente or student. Up until we implemented a full time Rapid Response Team, the charge nurse from the ICUs were responsible for the RRT calls. What is the next responsibility that will be taxed onto the unit nurses? For an ever evolving profession, we sure don't seem to be moving forward right now.

Personally, I am willing to move anywhere, but like someone already posted; it's not that easy. I'm married with children and can't just up and re-root my family, especially with no finances. I too have heard that there are jobs in Texas and would love to work there, but again, it's not so easy to do. What a sad day when you can't even get a job in a field that really needs you...

Awesome website! Thank you very much for that one. I too am in the same situation as many of you guys. I graduate next month and see that the job prospect is very grim here in Florida. I live in the Orlando area and the problem is, there are only two hospital systems in the "city". I'd love to move back home which is north, but the job situation there is bad too. I feel like I picked the wrong career...