Progressive Care Unit 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 - PCU

Job Details:

• Work in a 44-bed Progressive Care Unit on K7 floor of K Tower
• Patient ratios of 4:1 at grid, 5:1 when stretched
• Every other weekend requirement
• Day shift grid includes 2 CNC/Charge nurses, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, and 1 HUC
• Night shift grid includes 2 CNC/Charge nurses, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, and 1 HUC
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Must have neuro and trauma care experience
• Work with equipment including IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pump, chest tubes, trachs, and patient lifts
• Use Cerner EMR system
• Perform typical procedures including neuro and spinal checks, C-collar placement, TLSO braces, chest tube management, PCA pump monitoring, IV infusions, lumber drain care, feeding tube placement, and blood transfusions
• Float to stepdown units and med-surg units as needed
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Team player and patient-focused personality preferred

Facility:

This flagship healthcare facility is an 815-bed hospital that has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023 by Healthgrades, identifying it among the top 1% of hospitals nationwide for clinical quality. The facility earned Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A" rating and achieved prestigious Magnet Designation in 2020. It serves as the region's referral center with the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and Level III neonatal intensive care unit, plus operates the region's only children's hospital with pediatric subspecialists and the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas.

Location:

Asheville, NC

Asheville offers a perfect blend of vibrant arts culture and stunning natural beauty nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and outdoor recreation opportunities. The city is known for its thriving food scene, historic architecture, and proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.