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Job Opportunity: StaRN - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

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

Unit Overview

Unit: Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPC) - 4Heart
Beds: 40 cardiac surgery stepdown beds
Patient Population:
- Cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery patients, including open heart surgeries (CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR)
- Thoracic lung surgeries (lobectomy, thoracotomy)
- Esophagogastrectomy
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repairs (open and endovascular)
- Femoral-popliteal bypass
- Carotid endarterectomies
- Overflow medical cardiology patients (heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, heart block)
Patient Ratios:
- RN to patient ratio: 1:5
- Patient Care Technician (PCT) to patient ratio: 1:13
Typical Procedures:
- Epidural management
- Chest tube management
- Tube feedings
- IV gluccomander
- Cardiac drip management (phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine)
Equipment: Baxter IV pumps, CADD epidural pumps, various lifts
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
PCU experience within the last year
Telemetry experience
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Work Schedule & Environment

Shift: Not specified
Weekend Requirement: Minimum 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday, day or night) per 6-week schedule
Call: No on-call required
Dress Code:
- Scrubs in all navy, white tops with navy bottoms, or all white
Floating Areas:
- Any Stepdown unit (1:5 ratios)
- Medical-Surgical units (1:6-7 ratios)
- Emergency Room inpatient holding area (1:6 ratio)

Ideal Candidate Traits

Team player
Enjoys a fast-paced environment
Flexible

This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly recognized hospital with a strong focus on cardiovascular and vascular patient care in a progressive care setting.

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 Cardiac Progressive Care Unit 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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