title: Motivation and job satisfaction of Tele-ICU nurses.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Although the first tele-ICU has been in existence for more than 12 years, little is known about the work of tele-ICU nurses. This study examines sources of motivation and satisfaction of tele-ICU nurses.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 50 nurses in 5 tele-ICUs were interviewed about reasons for working as a tele-ICU nurse and sources of satisfaction and dissatisfaction in their job.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Nurses have different motivations to work in the tele-ICU, including the challenges and opportunities for new learning that occur while interacting with clinicians in the tele-ICU and the various ICUs being monitored. Tele-ICU nurses also appreciate the opportunities for teamwork with tele-ICU physicians and nurses. The relationship and interactions with the ICUs is sometimes mentioned as a dissatisfier. Some nurses miss being physically at the bedside, as well as interacting with patients and families.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Most tele-ICU nurses are satisfied with their job. They like the challenge in their work and the opportunity to learn. For some nurses, the transition from a bedside caregiver to an information manager can be difficult. Other nurses have found a balance by working part-time in the tele-ICU and part-time in the ICU.
authors.affiliation: Center for Quality and Productivity Improvement, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 53706, USA. phoonakker@cqpi.engr.wisc.edu
authors.forename: Peter L T
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Hoonakker
authors.forename: Pascale
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Carayon
authors.forename: Kerry
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McGuire
authors.forename: Adjhaporn
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khunlertkit
authors.forename: Douglas A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Wiegmann
authors.forename: Bashar
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Alyousef
authors.forename: Anping
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Xie
authors.forename: Kenneth E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D017216:Telemedicine