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

ID: 63597105 Shift: 18:45-07:15 Description: Description:MISSION HOSPITALCVPCU RNMust have prior CV critical care experienceMission HospitalMission Hospital is an 815-bed acute care facility located in Asheville, North Carolina. The hospital is known as the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care and is the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and children's hospital in western North Carolina.Mission Hospital offers a variety of specialties, including cardiovascular, orthopedics, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, women's services, and behavioral health. The hospital's cardiovascular services include the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region. Mission Hospital is also the second busiest surgical hospital in North Carolina. The quality of the facility's services has earned much recognition, such as being named among the nation's best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Truven Health Analytics, and Healthgrades.The onsite Mission Children's Hospital features 96 beds dedicated to infants and children, including a 51-bed Level III Neonatal ICU. The hospital's pediatric services have also earned numerous awards and accreditations and provides 30 pediatric subspecialists.The hospital continues to grow and recently opened a new state-of-the-art patient tower that has over 630,000 square feet, which includes a new Emergency Department, new interventional procedural rooms, new operating rooms, and hosts 220 private patient rooms. Overall, staff members say that Mission Hospital is a great place to work because of the friendly atmosphere, supportive management, and opportunities for growth.Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city features a bustling downtown, several unique museums, and nationally known restaurants and historical sites. With so much to see and do, you'll find something for everyone in Asheville General CommentsUnit Information:4Heart, Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPC)Location: Mission Hospital in Asheville, NCAddress: 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801Floor: E4 - CVPCBuilding: E Heart TowerGeneral InformationTell us about the unit(s):Primary patient population is CV surgery and vascular surgery to include open heart surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR, etc), thoracic lung surgery (lobectomy, thoracotomy, etc.), esophagogastrectomy, AAA (open and endovascular), fem-pop bypass, carotid endarterectomies. We also receive overflow medical cardiology patients with diagnoses of heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, heart block, etc. Number of Beds 40 cardiac surgery stepdown beds Number of Staff approximately 100 total Type of staff:oDay Shift 1 charge RN (routinely out of staffing), 13 RN s, 4 PCT s, 1.33 HUCoNight Shift 1 charge RN (routinely out of staffing), 13 RN s, 4 PCT s, 0.33 HUC Patient Ratios 1:5 patients per RN, 1:13 for PCT s Type of equipment Baxter IV pumps, CADD epidural pumps, various lifts EMR - CernerTypical hiring profileSkill Set Most recruited for:Must have:candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Stepdown experience Telemetry experiencePreferred or nice to have:candidates with these skills will be considered first. Prior CV surgery and vascular surgery population experience (open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, and fem-pop bypass) within a year CVICU experienceList typical procedures performed on unit(s): Epidural management Chest tube management Tube feedings IV gluccomander Cardiac gtt management (phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine)Best personality Fit: Team player Enjoys fast paced environment FlexibleREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: ACLS and BLSFloating Area(s): Any SD (1:5 ratios) or MS (1:6-7 ratios) unit, ER inpatient holding area (1:6).Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire All navy, white tops/navy bottoms, or all white.Unit Guidelines/Policies:Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. Please see attached traveler tip sheetWeekends and On call (if any) No call. Weekend requirements minimum 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday day/night) per 6 week schedule period. Flexible to work Holiday No. of Positions: 3/3. Position creation reason:Contractor Replacement Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91