Telemetry Registered Nurse
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: RN - Telemetry

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: 5 West Medicine (36 beds)
• Staff: 50+ (Day shift: 1 charge nurse, 8 RNs, 3 CNAs, 1 HUC, 1-2 sitters; Night shift: 1 charge nurse, 7 RNs, 3 CNAs, 0.5 HUC, 1-2 sitters)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Day RN: 1:5-6
  • Night RN: 1:6-7
• 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 Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty
• Certifications:

  • BLS (required)
  • ACLS (required)
  • NIH Certification (required)
  • CMSRN (encouraged)
• Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse License

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience
• Charge Nurse experience
• BSN degree

Job Details

• Typical Procedures: Preparation of patients for Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology (IR), and Operating Room (OR)
• Floating Areas: Med-Surg units 3W, 5W, K8 (sister units)
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs (top and bottom), white top with navy blue bottom, or all white
• Weekend Requirement: Must sign up for 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday count as weekend shifts on night shift)

Work Environment & Culture

• Fast-paced, team-oriented, compassionate environment
• Emphasis on hard work and positive impact on patient care
• Mission-driven organization committed to improving human life

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs seeking a travel assignment in a highly regarded hospital with advanced technology and supportive team culture.