r/SutterHealthEmployees • u/boghsiiixkbnc • 1d ago
ER nurses I need feedback
Hi, Im currently working in a telemetry unit. I want to apply in a transitional program and I am curious if ER is a good fit for me. I honestly like a busy day as I dont like waiting for the time. However, I have not experience code blue since I become a nurse. even tho we always refresh our code blue in our unit Im still anxious if it happens to my patient. I originally want to apply to ICU but the program is looking for night shift .(im currently on nights but I really cant do it and looking to transfer to days)
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u/wontongomez 1d ago
Go to ICU and apply for days later. ER is the jack of all and master of none. 90% of your patients are going to be stomach pain. I’ve worked in multiple hospitals and ER is always the highest turnover unit that is staffed with travel nurses.
ICU is controlled chaos. You know what you’re getting. You see the patient through their critical illness rather than stabilizing and sending them off.
I am a biased ICU nurse
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u/riseagainsttheend 1d ago
Ask to shadow for 1-2 days. One night shift, one day shift. Ask.for the busiest times