Travel Neuro Trauma ICU RN
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Opportunity - Asheville, North Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Asheville, NC
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Neuro Trauma ICU (NTICU)
• Beds: 20
• Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 1 CNC, 10 nurses
  • Night Shift: 1 CNC, 10 nurses
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:2, can be 1:3 during staffing challenges
• Equipment Used: Camino ICP, CRRT, EVD, Wound vacs, arterial and central venous catheters (CVC) lines
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty (ICU nursing)
• Required Background: Trauma and/or Surgical ICU experience
• Preferred Certifications:

  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
• Typical Procedures Performed:

  • Central line insertion
  • Chest tube insertion
  • Arterial line insertion
  • Percutaneous tracheostomies

Certifications & Licenses

• Required Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse License

Work Environment & Schedule

• Floating Areas: MICU, NSICU, CICU, CVICU, K7 PCU, G7 PCU, 4H CVPC
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs (top and bottom) or navy bottom with white top
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; on-call requirements may apply

Additional Notes

• Teamwork-oriented personality is essential
• The unit is part of a Level II trauma center with comprehensive stroke and neonatal intensive care services
• The hospital is recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety standards