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Geriatric Psychiatric RN
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

$1,261-2,007/week

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RN - Behavioral Health

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

Unit Details

Unit: Geriatric Psych
Floor: Fifth
Beds: 9
Staffing:
- Day shift: 2 RNs, 2 BHTs, sitters when assigned
- Night shift: 1 RN, 2 BHTs, sitters when assigned
Patient Ratio: 5-9
Equipment: Vital signs machine, Hoyer lift, glucometer, IVs, bladder scanner, bed alarms, chair alarms, crash cart
Floating Area(s): All adult inpatient areas

Typical Procedures

Vital signs, rapid response, code blue, bladder scans, blood draws

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI) certification
2 years of Behavioral Health experience
Behavioral Health experience within the last year
Caring and compassion
Assessment skills
Ability to work well on a team
Critical thinking

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to de-escalate patients
Flexibility
Most recruited for behavioral health and medical experience
Likes caring for geriatric patients

Best Personality Fit

Caring, compassionate, patient, team player

Schedule

Weekend shifts required
No on-call

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs with a white top and navy blue pants, or all white

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

3.1rating(233 reviews)

16 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

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Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Contract Position

3.0rating

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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 Behavioral Health 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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