Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Friendly and helpful staff

Micro management

Pay

I worked at Mission Hospital in Asheville as a travel RN, and my experience left me extremely disappointed with how travelers are treated when something goes wrong. The biggest issue for me was the lack of support and communication surrounding documentation and patient-care expectations. My contract was terminated immediately following a charting issue involving vital signs obtained by a CNA that I did not personally recheck. I take responsibility for my part in that situation, but what bothered me most was how quickly the situation escalated to cancelation rather than being handled as a coaching, education, or corrective-action opportunity. As a traveler, you are expected to come in, learn the hospital’s workflow quickly, manage a demanding patient assignment, supervise delegated care, and document everything correctly. In my experience, there was very little margin for error and very little sense that the hospital was interested in supporting or developing travelers when an issue arose. There were good nurses and staff members on the unit, and this review is not meant as criticism of the bedside team. My concern is with the overall culture and the way management handled my situation. For other travel nurses considering Mission Hospital, my advice is to be extremely careful with documentation, personally verify anything you are ultimately responsible for, and do not assume that a mistake or misunderstanding will result in coaching before disciplinary action is taken. I wish my assignment had ended differently. I worked hard while I was there and cared about my patients. Based on my personal experience, though, I would be very hesitant to return as a traveler.