Job info

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit: General Surgery (44 beds)
Staffing:
- Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 unit secretary
- Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 10 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 unit secretary
Patient Ratios:
- Day Shift: 1 RN to 6 patients
- Night Shift: 1 RN to 7 patients
Equipment used: Telemetry, PCA pumps, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, TPN, tube feeds, urinary catheters
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Must be able to manage 6-7 patients depending on shift
Experience with urology and bowel patient populations preferred
Familiarity with procedures including:
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA)
- Wound vacs
- Tube feeds, PEG tubes, Dobhoff tubes
- Nasogastric (NG) tubes
- Colostomies and urostomies
- Various drains (biliary, JP, nephrostomy, urinary catheters, continuous bladder irrigation)
- Heparin drips and IV antibiotics
Exposure to surgical cases such as cholecystectomies, appendectomies, podiatry, bowel resections, plastics, urology surgeries, nephrectomies, hysterectomies, mastectomies, oral/maxillary, thyroidectomies, and hernia repairs is beneficial

Fast-paced, energetic unit requiring positive, engaging, and communicative nurses
Collaboration with charge nurses, unit secretaries, providers, and CNA team essential
Floating to other med-surg areas may be required

6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Dress Code: Navy blue pants, navy blue or white scrub top and jacket (if needed), white undershirt (if needed)
No sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, coats, or jackets allowed

Facility

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ADDRESS509 Biltmore AvenueAsheville, NC 28801

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

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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