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Geriatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

$2,116/week

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Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

Specialty: RN (Registered Nurse)
Employment Type: Travel
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Facility: Mission Hospital (HCA Healthcare)

Unit Information

Unit Type: Geriatric Psych
Number of Beds: 9
Staffing:
- Day Shift: 2 RNs, 2 BHTs, Sitters when assigned
- Night Shift: 1 RN, 2 BHTs, Sitters when assigned
Patient Ratios: 5-9
Equipment Used: Vital signs machine, Hoyer lift, glucometer, IVs, bladder scanner, bed alarms, chair alarms, crash cart
EMR System: Cerner

Typical Hiring Profile

Required Skills

Behavioral Health and Medical Experience
Caring and compassion
Assessment skills
Ability to work well on a team
Critical thinking

Preferred Skills

Ability to de-escalate patients
Flexibility

Typical Procedures Performed

Vital Signs
Rapid Response
Code Blue
Bladder scans
Blood draws

Best Personality Fit

Caring
Compassionate
Patient
Team player

Certifications Required

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Additional Information

Floating Areas: All adult inpatient areas
Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs with a white top and navy blue pants or all white
Weekend Requirements: Weekend work is required; no on-call shifts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

3.1rating(150 reviews)

9 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

4.0rating

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Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Staff Position

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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 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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