Job info

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

Unit: 6N, Saint Joseph Campus
Number of Beds: 23
Number of Staff: 15
Shift Staffing:
- Day Shift: 4 RNs, 3 Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), Sitters as assigned
- Night Shift: 3 RNs, 3 BHTs, Sitters as assigned
Patient Ratios: 5-8 patients per nurse
Equipment: Vital sign machines, glucometers, IV supplies (as needed), oxygen, code cart, bladder scanner
EMR System: Cerner

Fast-paced behavioral health unit with up to 10 discharges and admissions per day
Manage aggressive patients and psychiatric emergencies including rapid response and code blue situations
Perform blood draws, IV insertions, and wound care
Floating assignments may include other inpatient adult units and geriatric unit

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Experience with various behavioral health populations (adult, child, adolescent, geriatric)
Ability to work well under high stress and fast-paced conditions
Strong critical thinking, patience, compassion, and time management skills

Weekends required
No on-call duties
Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs; white top with navy pants or all white also acceptable

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN Behavioral Health travel assignment.

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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