Travel Contract

PCU RN
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

$1,958/week
Posted 5 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Description

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

  • Specialty: RN
  • Employment Type: Travel
  • Location: Asheville, North Carolina
  • Facility: Mission Hospital (HCA Healthcare)

Unit Information

  • Unit: E5 CARD
  • Address: 509 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
  • Floor: 5th floor
  • Building: Owen Heart Center (Heart Tower)
  • Number of Beds: 40

Staffing

  • Day Shift:
    • 1 Charge Nurse
    • 10 Staff/Bedside Nurses
    • 4 PCTs
    • 1 Unit Secretary
  • Night Shift:
    • 1 Charge Nurse
    • 10 Staff/Bedside Nurses
    • 3 PCTs

Patient Ratios

  • Day Shift: 1:4 (stretch staffing at 1:5)

Patient Population

  • Patients with:
    • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
    • Myocardial Infarction (MI)
    • Chest Pain (CP)
    • Arrhythmia
    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • Valvular Disease
    • Endocarditis
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • Post Cardiac Catheterization/Stent
    • Post Pacemaker/ICD/Ablation

Equipment Used

  • Zoll
  • Baxter pump
  • Lift equipment
  • Bladder scanner
  • EMR: Cerner

Hiring Profile

Required Skills

  • Stepdown or progressive care experience
  • Telemetry experience
  • Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications (e.g., nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutrex, insulin drip, heparin, bumex/Lasix)

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin)
  • Relief charge experience

Typical Procedures

  • Bedside Cardioversion

Best Personality Fit

  • Flexible
  • Positive attitude
  • Great team player
  • Compassionate

Certifications Required

  • BLS
  • ACLS

Additional Information

  • Floating Areas: All MedSurg units, Stepdown units, COVID unit, and ER holding.
  • Dress Code: All white or all navy blue scrubs, or white top with navy blue pants.
  • Weekends: Every other weekend.

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

Employer

GHR Healthcare - PH Division

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
  • Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
  • Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
Demographics
  • Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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