Medical-Surgical 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 - Med Surg

Job Details:

• Work on K8 General Surgery unit, 8th floor of K-tower
• 44-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:6 on day shift and 1:7 on night shift
• 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule required
• Must have telemetry competency and ability to manage 6-7 patients depending on shift
• Experience with urology and bowel procedures strongly preferred as these are the two biggest patient populations
• Required certifications: BLS and telemetry
• Work with equipment including telemetry, PCA pumps, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, TPN, tube feeds, and urinary catheters
• EMR system: Cerner
• Perform procedures including TPN, PCA management, wound vac care, tube feeds, PEG tubes, dobhoffs, NG tubes, colostomies and urostomies
• Manage various drains including biliary, JP, nephrostomy, urinary catheters, and CBI
• Handle heparin drips and IV antibiotics
• Support post-operative care for cholecystectomies, appendectomies, bowel resections, urology surgeries, nephrectomies, hysterectomies, mastectomies, thyroidectomies, and hernia repairs
• May float to other med-surg areas as needed
• Dress code: Navy blue pants with navy blue or white scrub top, white undershirt if needed, no sweaters or hoodies allowed
• Ideal personality: positive, energetic, fast-paced, and strong communication skills with charge nurses, providers, and CNAs

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 recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023 by Healthgrades, identifying it as being in the top 1% of hospitals nationwide for clinical quality. The hospital earned an "A" grade from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade and received the prestigious Magnet Designation in November 2020 for nursing excellence. The facility 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 a perfect blend of mountain beauty and urban amenities, nestled in the heart of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The city provides an exceptional quality of life with its vibrant arts scene, craft brewery culture, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and work-life balance.