RN - Telemetry
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Job Overview: Travel RN Position at Mission Hospital

Facility Information

• Hospital System: HCA Healthcare (Parent)
• Facility: Mission Hospital
• Location: 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
• Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Hospital Highlights

• Bed Capacity: 815 beds
• Recognitions:

  • Named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals (2020-2023)
  • Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade: “A”
  • Magnet® Designation (November 2020)
• Specialties:

  • Level II trauma center
  • Comprehensive stroke center
  • Level III neonatal intensive care unit
  • Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
  • Only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region

Unit Information

• Unit Name: K8 General Surgery
• Number of Beds: 44
• Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 unit secretary
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 10 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 unit secretary
• Patient Ratios:

  • Day Shift: 1:6
  • Night Shift: 1:7
• Equipment Used: Telemetry, PCA, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, TPN, tube feeds, urinary catheters
• EMR System: Cerner

Required Skills and Experience

• Must Have:

  • Telemetry competency
  • Ability to manage 6-7 patients depending on the shift
  • Experience in urology and bowel care
• Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with TPN, PCA, wound vacs, tube feeds, NG tubes, colostomies, urostomies, and various surgical procedures (e.g., cholecystectomies, appendectomies, hysterectomies)

Personality Fit

• Positive, smiling, and engaging demeanor
• Fast-paced and energetic
• Strong communication skills with team members

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Telemetry certification

Dress Code

• Navy blue pants, navy blue or white scrub top, and jacket (if needed)
• White undershirt (if needed)
• No sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, coats, or jackets

Additional Information

• Floating Areas: Other med-surg areas
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule