Telemetry RN
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: RN - Telemetry

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

Unit Information

• Unit: K8 General Surgery
• Beds: 44
• Staff: 75 total
• Shift 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 pumps, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, TPN, tube feeds, urinary catheters
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

Required Skills and Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years in specialty (highest requirement)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIH Certification
  • Registered Nurse License
  • Telemetry competency
• Patient Management: Must be able to manage 6-7 patients depending on shift
• Clinical Experience:

  • Urology and bowel patient care experience preferred (primary patient populations)
• Typical Procedures Performed:

  • TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)
  • PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia)
  • Wound vacs
  • Tube feeds, PEG tubes, dobhoff tubes
  • NG tubes
  • Colostomies and urostomies
  • Drains including biliary, JP, nephrostomy, urinary catheters, CBI
  • Heparin drips, IV antibiotics
  • Post-operative care for cholecystectomies, appendectomies, podiatry, bowel resections, plastics, urology surgeries, nephrectomies, hysterectomies, mastectomies, oral/maxillary, thyroidectomies, hernia repairs

Work Environment and Culture

• Personality Fit:

  • Positive, smiling, and engaging
  • Fast-paced and energetic
  • Good communication skills with charge nurse, unit secretary, providers, and CNA team
• 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 allowed
• Floating Areas: Other med-surg units
• Schedule: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule

Additional Notes

• This is a travel nursing position at a highly recognized hospital with Magnet® designation and multiple safety and quality awards.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.