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Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Telemetry experience to work on a 5 West Medical unit. The unit has 36 beds and a staff of 50+ with day and night shifts. The environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and requires compassionate, hard-working individuals.

Unit Information

Unit: 5 West Medicine
Beds: 36
Staffing (Day Shift): 1 charge nurse, 8 RNs, 3 CNAs, 1 HUC, 1-2 sitters
Staffing (Night Shift): 1 charge nurse, 7 RNs, 3 CNAs, 0.5 HUC, 1-2 sitters
Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:
- Day: 1:5 or 1:6
- Night: 1:6 or 1:7
Equipment: Medical remote telemetry monitoring, Cerner Patient Observation (CPO), VC150 devices in every patient room, workstations on wheels, Tap and Go computer access
EMR System: Cerner

Required Certifications & Licenses

Registered Nurse (RN) License
BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
CMSRN (Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse) - encouraged but not required

Experience Requirements

Minimum 2+ years of experience as an RN in Telemetry or Med-Surg specialty
Leadership or Charge Nurse experience preferred but not required

Job Duties & Skills

Provide nursing care to telemetry patients
Prepare patients for procedures such as Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology (IR), and Operating Room (OR)
Utilize telemetry monitoring and electronic medical records for patient care documentation
Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Maintain patient safety and quality care standards

Work Schedule & Additional Information

Must sign up for 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday count as weekend shifts on night shift)
Dress code: Navy blue scrubs (top and bottom), white top with navy blue bottom, or all white
Floating may be required to sister Med-Surg units (3W, 5W, K8)

Preferred Qualifications

BSN degree
Prior leadership or charge nurse experience

Personality Fit

Hard-working
Compassionate
Team-oriented
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience, with Telemetry experience within the last year
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

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Short Term Acute Care
723 beds

ADDRESS509 Biltmore AvenueAsheville, NC 28801

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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