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

Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPC) stepdown unit with 40 cardiac surgery stepdown beds
Patient population includes cardiovascular surgery (open heart surgeries such as CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR), thoracic lung surgery (lobectomy, thoracotomy), esophagogastrectomy, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (open and endovascular), femoral-popliteal bypass, carotid endarterectomies, and overflow medical cardiology patients (heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, heart block)
Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:5
Patient-to-patient care technician (PCT) ratio: 1:13
Equipment used includes Baxter IV pumps, CADD epidural pumps, and various lifts
Electronic Medical Record system: Cerner

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown Unit, including experience within the last year
Telemetry experience
Current ACLS and BLS certifications

Experience within the past year caring for cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery patients (including open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, fem-pop bypass)
Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) experience

Epidural management
Chest tube management
Tube feedings
IV glucose management
Cardiac drip management (phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine)

Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Flexibility required
No on-call duties
Weekend requirement: minimum 6 weekend shifts (day or night) per 6-week schedule period
Dress code: scrubs in all navy, white tops with navy bottoms, or all white

May float to any stepdown unit (1:5 or 1:6-7 ratios) or emergency room inpatient holding area (1:6 ratio)

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

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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