Pros
They have a new grad training program, but you have 6 months to be considered on your own. Too many policies and procedures that current staff do not follow nor even know about. CNA's brown nose to nurses they like and then refuse to help nurses they don't like who really need help. You are pushed to make patient's happy (because this is their $$) but then they complain when you stay over to finish documentation. Charge nurse and CNA will lie about you so they don't get in trouble (especially if your new). Some nurses will help but only for a little while.
Cons
This is a complex environment due to the nature of being an ICU step-down. Don't get involved if your a new graduate RN. This is too complex because you can't specialize in any area. You are thrown in there with all and every, including behavioral patients!!!!