Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Asheville, NC
Thrive Staffing
2x12 hrs, Nights
$1,141/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown2x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care723 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- State license license in North Carolina
Description
Unit Information
Unit: K8 General Surgery
Location: Asheville, NC
- Number of Beds: 44
- Number of Staff: 75
Staffing Details
- Day Shift Staffing: 1 charge nurse, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 unit secretary
- Night Shift Staffing: 1 charge nurse, 10 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 unit secretary
Patient Ratios: 1:6 on day shift, 1:7 on night shift
Equipment: Telemetry, PCA, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, TPN, tube feeds, urinary catheters
EMR: Cerner
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Telemetry competency
- Able to manage 6-7 patients depending on the shift
- Experience with urology and bowel procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with typical procedures such as:
- TPN
- PCA
- Wound vacs
- Tube feeds, PEG tubes, dobhoffs
- NG tubes
- Colostomies and urostomies
- Drains: biliary, JP, nephrostomy, urinary catheters, CBI
- Heparin drips, IV antibiotics
- Cholecystectomies, appendectomies, podiatry, bowel resections, plastics, urology surgeries and nephrectomies, hysterectomies, mastectomies, oral/maxillary, thyroidectomies, hernia repairs
Best Personality Fit:
- Positive, engaging, and approachable
- Energetic and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communicator with charge nurses, unit secretaries, providers, and CNA team
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Telemetry certification
Other Requirements
Floating Areas: Other med-surg areas
Dress Code: Navy blue pants, navy blue or white scrub top and jacket (if needed), white undershirt (if needed). No sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, coats, or jackets allowed.
Weekend Requirements: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Facility
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
15 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
Pros
Management is fair with daily work assignments. Asheville, NC is a great city to visit
Cons
You will have call. It’s a level 1 trauma center that is large. Very busy place
- Short Term Acute Care
- 723 beds
Employer
Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- 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.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- 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.
- 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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