Travel ContractPICU Registered Nurse
$2,201/week
PICU Registered Nurse
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,201/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Estimated total pay
$2,201/weekBenefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
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- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Education
License
Certifications
Description
Travel RN Opportunity - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Facility Overview
- Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit
- Region’s only children’s hospital with pediatric emergency room and 30 pediatric subspecialists
- Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
- Only open heart and interventional cardiology program in the region
- Recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals (2020-2023)
- Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence
- Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A”
Position Details
- Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Unit: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Employment Type: Travel
Unit Specifics
- Unit Name: PICU (3G)
- Number of Beds: 9
- Patient Ratios:
- PICU: 1 RN to 1-2 patients
- Stepdown: 1 RN to 2-3 patients
- Staffing:
- Unit secretaries and tech availability
- Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) works 9am-9pm
- Tech shared with PICU
- Equipment: Alaris pumps
- Documentation System: Cerner
- Scheduling:
- 6-week schedule cycle
- Must work 3 weekends per 6 weeks
- Self-scheduling available
- Floating Policy: May float to Pediatrics and NICU
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 1 year PICU experience
- Must have Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Registered Nurse License required
Procedures Performed on Unit
- IV starts
- Catheterizations
- Holding for lumbar punctures (LPs)
- Central line dressing changes
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Tube feeding and placement
- Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring
- Ventilator management
Dress Code
- Navy blue or white scrubs
- Options: all navy, all white, or navy pants with white tops
Additional Information
- Unit policies available on intranet
- Experienced staff and advanced technology support
- Positive, team-oriented environment with a focus on patient safety and quality care
Employer
Host Healthcare
4.8rating(1021 reviews)
218 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
5.0rating
Pros
I love having Cassie as my recruiter. She was super helpful in resolving concerns with an offer and helping me get what worked for me. She always keeps tabs on how I’m doing and is fun to talk to. It’s nice to not dread a call coming in from a recruiter😆
Cons
I don’t really care for their insurance benefits
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
Jessica L
CVOR (RN)
About
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
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About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Pediatric Intensive 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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