RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: D2, 2nd floor, Mission Main Campus
• Beds: 20
• Staff per shift:

  • Day: 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, 2 CNAs
  • Night: 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, 2 CNAs
• Patient Ratios: 1:5 or 1:6 (stretch), depending on level of care
• Patient Type: Inpatient overflow unit with mixed medical-surgical and step-down patients
• Short stay patients (<24 hr length of stay) targeted to this unit
• Quick turnover environment
• Equipment: Telemetry (all telemetry patients hardwired to bedside monitors)
• EMR System: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience, including telemetry competency within the last year
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Skills & Experience

• Must have:

  • Telemetry competency
  • Progressive Care experience
• Preferred:

  • Recent progressive care experience

Work Environment & Expectations

• Floating: Travelers required to float to other units as needed
• Dress Code: Navy and/or white top, navy bottom, or all white scrubs
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; no on-call required
• Personality Fit: Positive attitude, patient experience focused, kind, compassionate, team player

Additional Notes

• This is a travel assignment at a highly recognized hospital with Magnet® designation and multiple safety and quality awards.
• The unit is fast-paced with a focus on short stay and mixed acuity patients.