Cardiovascular PCU RN
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,929/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 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
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel Assignment
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Overview
- Unit Type: Cardiovascular Progressive Care (Stepdown)
- Patient Population:
- Cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery patients (e.g., CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR)
- Thoracic lung surgery (lobectomy, thoracotomy)
- Esophagogastrectomy
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair (open and endovascular)
- Femoral-popliteal bypass
- Carotid endarterectomies
- Overflow medical cardiology patients (heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, heart block)
- Number of Beds: 40 cardiac surgery stepdown beds
- Patient Ratios: 1 RN to 5 patients; 1 PCT to 13 patients
- Typical Equipment: Baxter IV pumps, CADD epidural pumps, various lifts
- Electronic Medical Record: Cerner
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Telemetry experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within the past year caring for cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery patients (including open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass)
- Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) experience
Typical Procedures Performed
- Epidural management
- Chest tube management
- Tube feedings
- IV glucose management
- Cardiac drip management (phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine)
Work Environment & Culture
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Flexibility required
- Floating assignments possible to other stepdown or medical-surgical units and ER inpatient holding area
- Dress code: Navy scrubs, white tops with navy bottoms, or all white
Scheduling & Shifts
- No on-call required
- Minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period (including day and night shifts)
- Holiday flexibility required
This position is a travel nurse role focused on cardiovascular progressive care with a strong emphasis on telemetry and stepdown nursing skills.
Employer
Host Healthcare
249 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
I have been with Host Healthcare for several months. I am not very tolerant of red tape. However Rachel at Host is my Recruiter and has done an incredible job of cutting through the red tape and doing a lot of hand holding through the initial process. She has made my experience so pleasant. I could've gotten more money elsewhere but i am staying right here. Rachel is available all of the time!!! I am very grateful.
Cons
None
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About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Cardiac Progressive Care Unit 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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