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Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

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

Unit Information

Unit Type: Step-down and Medical-Surgical
Beds: 23 step-down, 16 med-surg
Patient Ratios:
- Step-down: 1 nurse to 3-4 patients
- Med-surg: 1 nurse to 4-6 patients
Staff Composition:
- Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 11 RNs, 4 Patient Care Technicians (PCT)
- Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 10 RNs, 4 PCTs
Equipment Used: Lifts, chest tubes, cardiac drips, stable ventilated patients, tracheostomies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Cerner

Typical Procedures

Tracheostomy care
Chest tube management
Wound dressing changes

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience working with tracheostomies

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with Cerner EMR system

Work Environment & Expectations

Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
Floating Areas: Other medical-surgical and progressive care units
Weekend/On-call Requirements: Approximately 6 weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday) in a 6-week period
Desired Personality Traits: Flexibility and a high level of clinical competence

This position is ideal for an experienced RN comfortable with progressive care patients, including those with tracheostomies and chest tubes, who can adapt to a dynamic unit environment.

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 Progressive Care 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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