About the unit

3 East SICU is a general surgery floor and we typically take all general surgery patients, vascular, thoracic, and non-neuro trauma’s. A unique patient population that is specific to 3 East only is our Transplant, high risk OB, post-partem, and our ECMO Patients. Corewell Health-WBUH specializes in Kidney and Liver Transplant and 3 East is the first unit they come to after surgery. 3 East is also the only unit that receives ECMO patients throughout the whole Hospital System. Staffing on the unit consists of nurses, nurse techs, Critical Care Tech’s, and Clinical Assistants.


About Royal Oak Hospital

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times...