Progressive Care Unit RN
Asheville, NC
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

ID: 63573217 Shift: 06:45-19:15 Description: Description:Unit Information: (E5 CARD)Location: Address: 509 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801Floor: 5th floorBuilding: Owen Heart Center (Heart Tower)General InformationTell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds - 40Type of staff:Day Shift 1 Charge Nurse/ 10 staff/bedside nurses/4 PCTs/1 Unit SecretaryNight Shift 1 Charge Nurse/10 staff/bedside nurses/3 PCTsPatient Ratios 1:4; stretch staffing at 1:5 ratio Type of patients: patients with CHF, MI, CP, arrhythmia, Pulmonary Hypertension; valvular disease, endocarditis; DKA; post cardiac cath/stent; post pacer/ICD/ ablation.Type of equipment: Zoll, Baxter pump, lift equipments, bladder scanner; EMR - CernerTypical hiring profileSkill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.Stepdown or progressive care experience Telemetry experienceExperience with titratable or cardiac IV medications like nitroglycerine, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutrex, insulin drip, heparin, bumex/Lasix; etc.Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin).Relief charge experienceList typical procedures performed on unit(s): Bedside Cardioversion Best personality Fit:Flexible, positive attitude, great team player, compassionateREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:BLS, ACLSFloating Area(s):All MedSurg units, Stepdown units, COVID unit, and ER holding.Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - all white or all navy blue or white top and navy blue pants.Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.Will be discussed during orientationWeekends and On call(if any)Every other weekend General Comments No. of Positions: 1/1. Position creation reason:Contractor Replacement Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91