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

$1,478-1,858/week

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Geriatric Psych RN

Overview

Travel RN role in Asheville, North Carolina.
13-week contract.
36 hours per week.
Unit has 9 beds.
Floating may include all adult inpatient areas.
Weekend work is required.
No on-call.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Psychiatric experience with 2 years of experience
Psychiatric experience within the last year
BLS
Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred

Ability to de-escalate patients
Flexibility

Unit Details

Behavioral health and medical experience are the main skills recruited for.
The unit cares for geriatric patients.
Typical procedures include vital signs, rapid response, Code Blue, bladder scans, and blood draws.
EMR: Cerner

Work Environment

Day shift staffing: 2 RNs, 2 BHTs, sitters when assigned
Night shift staffing: 1 RN, 2 BHTs, sitters when assigned
Patient ratio: 5-9
Equipment includes a vital signs machine, Hoyer lift, glucometer, IVs, bladder scanner, bed alarms, chair alarms, and crash cart
Dress code: navy blue scrubs, white top with navy blue pants, or all white

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

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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 Psychiatric 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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