RN - Orthopedic Surgery
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgery

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

Unit Information

• Unit: Adult Medical-Surgical (4 West)
• Number of Beds: 34
• Staffing (Day Shift): 1 Charge RN, 6-7 RNs, 3 CNAs, 1 HUC
• Staffing (Night Shift): 1 Charge RN, 5-7 RNs, 2 CNAs, 1 HUC
• Patient Ratios: Day shift 1:4-6, Night shift 1:5-7
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Cerner
• Typical Procedures: IV fluids, tube feeds, PEG feedings, IV antibiotics
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Floating Areas: Other med-surg units, occasionally holding pod of Emergency Department
• Unit Guidelines:

  • Attend huddles at shift start (06:50 AM or 18:50 PM)
  • Must clock out/in for meal breaks
  • Clock in no earlier than 06:38 or 18:38 depending on shift
  • Weekend shifts: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per pay period

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Orthopedic Surgery, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Telemetry experience
• Ability to assess orthopedic patients and escalate changes in acuity appropriately

Personality & Work Style

• Team player willing to assist CNAs and fellow nurses
• Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced med-surg environment

Schedule & Hours

• Hours per week: 36
• Shift details: Not specified (day/night shifts available)

This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-recognized hospital with a strong focus on nursing excellence and patient safety.