Telemetry RN
Asheville, NC
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - Tele

Job Details:

• Work on K8 General Surgery unit - 8th floor, K-tower
• Patient ratios: 1:6 on day shift, 1:7 on night shift
• Must be able to manage 6-7 patients depending on shift
• 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule required
• Float to other med-surg areas as needed
• Telemetry competency required
• Urology and bowel experience essential (primary patient populations)
• Work with equipment including telemetry monitors, PCA pumps, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, TPN, tube feeds, and urinary catheters
• Use Cerner EMR system
• Perform procedures including TPN administration, PCA management, wound vac care, tube feeds, PEG tubes, dobhoffs, NG tubes, colostomies and urostomies, drain management (biliary, JP, nephrostomy, urinary catheters, CBI), heparin drips, and IV antibiotics
• Provide post-operative care for cholecystectomies, appendectomies, podiatry procedures, bowel resections, plastics, urology surgeries, nephrectomies, hysterectomies, mastectomies, oral/maxillary procedures, thyroidectomies, and hernia repairs
• Required certifications: BLS and telemetry
• Dress code: Navy blue pants, navy blue or white scrub top and jacket, white undershirt if needed
• Must demonstrate positive, engaging personality with strong communication skills

Facility:

This flagship hospital is licensed for 815 beds and serves as the region's referral center with the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and Level III neonatal intensive care unit. The facility has been named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades from 2020-2023, earned an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, and received prestigious Magnet Designation in 2020. The hospital operates the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas and provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology services in the region, earning a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Location:

Asheville, NC

Asheville offers an exceptional quality of life nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, known for its vibrant arts scene, craft breweries, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. The city provides healthcare professionals with a perfect blend of small-town charm and cultural amenities, making it an ideal location for those seeking both professional growth and an active lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty.