The Critical Care Fellowship Program at Renown Regional is a guided program offering nurses clinical experiences in both the intensive care and emergency specialties. This Critical Care Fellowship is designed to prepare registered nurses to work in the specialty of their choice upon completion of the program. The Critical Care Fellowship Program is intended for the RN working outside of the intensive care or emergency departments who is interested in professional advancement into the ICU or ED setting. The purpose of this program is to gain exposure to these specialty areas while completing guided shadow shifts in the emergency department and all adult intensive care units. The RN will be required to maintain their position on their home unit during the Fellowship Program and, upon completion, will be able to apply to the specialty of their choice.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. RN has successfully completed current unit orientation requirements
2. Unit Manager recommendation/approval
3. RN has completed all educational requirements (OLAs, required classes)
4. RN has at least 6 months experience on their home unit
5. No performance/attendance concerns
6. No corrective actions within the last year

Program Requirements:

1. Maintain scheduled hours on home unit
2. Complete all 9 shadow shifts within 6-12 months
3. Complete the Transition to Critical Care Class
4. Attend all scheduled meetings with ICU/ED educators/managers
5. Complete Critical Care Fellowship Orientation Packet

After completion of Fellowship Program, the RN will have the opportunity to apply to any open RN positions in the adult ICUs and ED.