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Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown)
Floor: 5th floor, Heart Center
Number of Beds: 40
Patient Types:
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- Chest Pain (CP)
- Arrhythmia
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Valvular Disease
- Endocarditis
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Post cardiac catheterization/stent
- Post pacemaker/ICD/ablation
Patient Ratios: 1:4 (stretch staffing 1:5)
Shift Staffing:
- Day: 1 Charge Nurse, 10 bedside nurses, 4 PCTs, 1 Unit Secretary
- Night: 1 Charge Nurse, 10 bedside nurses, 3 PCTs

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including within the last year
Telemetry experience
Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications such as:
- Nitroglycerine
- Cardizem
- Amiodarone
- Dopamine
- Dobutrex
- Insulin drip
- Heparin
- Bumex/Lasix
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification

Years of experience required: 2+ years in specialty
Floating Areas: All MedSurg units, Stepdown units, COVID unit, ER holding
Dress Code: All white or all navy blue scrubs, or white top with navy blue pants
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Personality Fit: Flexible, positive attitude, great team player, compassionate

Note: No prior travel experience is explicitly required for this position.

Facility

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ADDRESS509 Biltmore AvenueAsheville, NC 28801

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

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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