Local Contract Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Asheville, NC
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
$45-51/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays, Nights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care723 beds
Pay
Description
Unit Specifics:
· Scrub Color(s): Navy or white
· Number of Beds: 20
· Type of equipment: EVDs, Camino/bolts, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, GE Carescape bedside monitors, GE ventilators, iCool machines, Blanketrol blanket, Bair Hugger, Prisma Max CRRT, Zoll, Kangaroo feeding pumps, Alaris PCA pumps
· Documentation system: Cerner Power Chart
· Scheduling requirements: Required 6 weekend shifts, a 6-week schedule.
· Floating policy: Travelers float before core staff. Can float to other ICUs (MICU, NSICU, CVICU, CICU) or Step Down.
· Patient Experience requirements: Kind, compassionate
Hospital Specifics:
· Certifications: Magnet Hospital, ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center
Must have:
· Trauma ICU experience (Level I or Level II Trauma Centers)
· Surgical ICU experience
Advanced skills needed: Looking for individuals that are team players, have positive attitudes and are flexible.
Procedures performed on unit: Intubation, extubation, chest tube placement, Central line placement, A-line placement, Foley placement, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, proning, TPA administration, hypertonic medication administration, trach placement, EVD/bold placement, CRRT/HD, irrigation and debridement, minor surgery
Certifications Required: Valid Nursing License, Active ACLS and BLS Certifications
Facility
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
11 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Short Term Acute Care
- 723 beds
Employer
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional
About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Intensive 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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