Travel ContractPCU RN
$1,807-2,136/week
PCU RN
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
$1,807-2,136/weekPosted Yesterday
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RN - PCU
Overview
- Travel RN role in Asheville, North Carolina.
- Unit is based on the 5th floor of Owen Heart Center (Heart Tower).
- 40-bed cardiac stepdown/progressive care unit.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Cardiac Stepdown experience
- 2 years of Cardiac Stepdown experience
- Cardiac Stepdown experience within the last year
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
- Stepdown experience
- Telemetry experience
- Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications such as nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutrex, insulin drip, heparin, bumex, or Lasix
- BLS
- ACLS
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with prostacyclins such as Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin
- Relief charge experience
Unit Details
- Patient population includes CHF, MI, chest pain, arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, post cardiac cath/stent, and post pacer/ICD/ablation
- Typical procedure performed: bedside cardioversion
- Equipment includes Zoll, Baxter pump, lift equipment, and bladder scanner
- EMR: Cerner
Floating
- May float to MedSurg units, Stepdown units, COVID unit, and ER holding
Schedule
- 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend
Facility
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
3.1rating(229 reviews)
16 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
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LPN / LVN (LPN / LVN)
3.0rating
Pros
It’s a hospital that you will learn a lot
Cons
It’s too busy that LPNs have 10 patients total care
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- Short Term Acute Care
- 723 beds
ADDRESS509 Biltmore AvenueAsheville, NC 28801
View more detailsAbout Asheville, NC
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown 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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