Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

The Surgical Intensive Care Unit provides care for patients who have undergone a myriad of critical surgical procedures.

Patient Population

• Adult and Pediatric
• Vascular, Gastrointestinal
• Liver, Renal, Renal-Pancreas Transplantation
• Orthopedics, Plastics, Otolaryngology, Urology
• Thoracic, Surgical Oncology, Oral Maxillo-Facial
• Obstetrics and Gynecological Surgery

Number of Beds

• 20

Nurse/Patient Ratio

• 1:1-2

Rotation/Shifts

• 12 hour shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Rotating schedule with flexibility

Skill Mix

• Registered Nurse - 93%
• Patient Care Technician - 7%

Nursing Unit Orientation

• 10-12 week orientation