Med Surg Telemetry RN
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Tele

• Employment type: Travel
• Specialty: RN
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Unit: 5W Medicine 610 (5 West, 36 beds)

Unit Staffing

• Day shift (staffed to grid): 1 charge, 8 RN, 3 CNA, 1 HUC, and 1-2 sitters
• Day shift current ratio: 1:5/6
• Night shift (staffed to grid): 1 charge, 7 RN, 3 CNA, 0.5 HUC, and 1-2 sitters
• Night shift current ratio: 1:6/7

Equipment

• Medical remote telemetry monitoring
• Patient observation system (CPO)
• VC150 units in every patient room
• Workstation on wheels for every staff member
• Tap and Go for computer and documentation access

Procedures

• No procedures performed on the unit; patients are prepared for Endoscopy, IR, and OR.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Float Scope

• Med-Surg units 3W, 5W, and K8 (sister units)

Schedule

• Must sign up for 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.
• On nights, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday count as weekend shifts.

Best Personality Fit

• Hard-working, compassionate, and team-oriented
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment

Dress Code

• Navy blue top and bottom, white top with navy blue bottom, or all white