Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Asheville, NC
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,102/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$702/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,400/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Schedule:
• Day Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide care for Progressive Care and Medical-Surgical patients
• Manage tracheostomy patients and perform trach care
• Monitor patients receiving cardiac drips
• Care for chest tubes and stable ventilated patients
• Perform wound care and dressing changes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes
Required Experience:
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Experience working with tracheostomy patients required
• Strong clinical skills in step-down/progressive care settings
Preferred Experience:
• Cerner EMR experience
• Previous Progressive Care Unit experience
Required Certifications:
• BLS
• ACLS
Additional Details:
• Location: Asheville, NC
• Floating required to other Med-Surg and Progressive Care units
• Equipment used includes lifts, chest tubes, cardiac drips, stable ventilators, and trachs
• Navy Blue Scrubs Required
• Contract Length: 91 Weeks
• Position Type: Contractor Replacement
Employer
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About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Progressive Care 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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