#aria rambles

*this isn’t Grey’s Anatomy/House/The Good Doctor. This is based on my experiences as a nurse so don’t be so surprised if it doesn’t fit the medical drama narrative (aka nurses/RTs exist). Also, prepare for my biases as a MICU nurse.

THE NURSES

Hardcase - ED nurse

Cut-up - ED Nurse

Boil - ED Nurse

Our chaotic men. If it’s messy but needs to be done, they’ll do it. They may seem carefree or even occasionally heartless but that’s called coping. They have the nastiest (and most fun) sense of humor and they are always up for whatever rolls through the door.

Waxer - NICU Nurse

Not even Hunter adopted a child faster. This man is a NICU nurse.

Echo- CTICU > Critical Care NP, Perfusionist, or CRNA

You want to play by the rules? Be an ICU nurse, and not just any ICU nurse. CTICU nurses are renowned for letting you know they’re CTICU nurses but that’s because they’re some of the most knowledgeable and focused healthcare workers out there. There’s not a damn thing about ECMO that Echo doesn’t know and I totally see him going on to get a second degree, either one that gives him a greater depth of knowledge or one that gives him more autonomy in his practice.

Fives - MICU

Being a MICU RN is kind of a Jack of all trades but master of none. Fives is disciplined enough to focus on the mission and passionate enough to care for the some of the sickest patients in the hospital. He’s also creative enough to figure out how to jerry-rig a decompression system from nasal trumpet or to make his finicky CRRT machine run, even on the most septic of patients.

Jesse -STICU

You want action? Jesse knows where to find your action. MVA, GSW, Fresh Liver Tx galore. It takes the leadership and determination that we all know Jesse has to care for these patients. He’s also stubborn enough to fight a surgeon.

***All of the ARCs also double as Resource/RRT Nurses, meaning if there’s a code or someone decompensating anywhere in the hospital, they’ll show up to help.

Hevy - Relief ICU Charge Nurse

Hevy doesn’t want the leadership role but he’ll take it on if he has too. One thing he’ll never do is let his fellow nurses drown.

Rex - ICU Charge Nurse

Rex had leadership thrust on him but he never shied away from it. He’ll fight an attending or a family member to protect his patients and his nurses. He’s got more critical care knowledge and experience than half of the doctors in any room and the attendings know that when Rex is speaking, they need to listen.

THE DOCTORS

Kix - Critical Care Fellow

Kix CARES. He’s always looking out for his men. He hasn’t been around long enough to be burnt out and he’s besties with all the nurses. He’s a wealth of knowledge and when it comes down to it, he’s the one you go to when your R2 is being a dick and he’s the one you want him around if your patients are dying

Tup - R1 leaning towards Critical Care or Emergency Medicine Specialty

Tup is a little green around the ears but he’s got guts and isn’t afraid to come up with a plan. He knows how to rely on those around him and is ready to jump right into the action

Gregor - Emergency Attending

The ED is a circus and Gregor is a ringleader. He thrives on the chaos of it and knows how to take whatever comes through the door in stride and with a tactical efficiency,

Cody - Pulm/MICU Attending

When it comes to the mission, Cody is no-nonsense. His vast knowledge and experience is humbling to work with and he’s always teaching something new to his residents. He knows the nursing staff and who he can rely on but when a code happens, he’s in charge. He’ll kick someone out of the room or cric a patient bedside without hesitation. He’s a fearless practitioner for a reason - because he’s smart enough and experienced enough to be - and it shows.

Wolffe - TACS or Anesthesia Attending

Sure from the outside, Wolffe seems rough. He’ll roll his eyes at a resident in rounds and if a nurse asks him for something he thinks is stupid, he’ll be sure to let them know. But at his core, he’s an experienced and talented provider, and if you can get through that outer shell and earn his respect, you’ve made an ally for life

Hunter - Interventional Radiologist

Radiology is an art. A misread scan can mean deadly mistakes but that’s something Hunter never has to worry about. He’s also skilled enough with a knife to preform delicate surgeries under fluoro

Wrecker - Orthopedic Surgeon

There’s a stereotype that Ortho is the specialty where all the pre-med athletes end up… and there’s some truth to that. Wrecker is passionate about strength and body mechanics so it only makes sense that would translate to his practice. Plus, if someone needs a joint repair or replacement, you want a doctor working on it who is precise enough to dismantle a bomb

OTHER ROLES

Tech - Lead Respiratory Therapist

If I’ve learned anything from being an ICU nurse, it’s that a good RT makes or breaks your care. Vents are complicated and having someone who knows their way around one can save your patient’s life. Tech has a way with technology and when you have that ARDS patient that’s ready to code but still needs a CT, you’re hoping he’s your RT.

Crosshair - Flight Nurse

Crosshair is a bit of a cowboy. He does things on his own and doesn’t like to be told what to do. That doesn’t always make for the best bedside manner or gentlest care and he’s okay with that. But he is resourceful and knows his shit. He will do anything he has to to make sure his patient lives from point a to point b.

The Dark Side

Palatine - CEO

Dooku - CFO

Krell - CNO