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

$1,670-2,190/week

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Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgery

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: Orthopedics (J6)
Number of Beds: 32 individual rooms
Staff per Shift:
- Day: 1 charge RN, 6 RNs, 1-2 LPNs, 3 PCTs, 1 HUC
- Night: 1 charge RN, 5 RNs, 1-2 LPNs, 2 PCTs, 1 HUC
Patient Ratios:
- Day shift: 5:1 (stretch 6:1)
- Night shift: 6:1 (stretch 7:1)
Equipment Used: Walkers, Bedside Commode, Bladder Scanners, CPM, Sky lifts, Sara Stedy, Sara Lift, Maxi Move, Vital Sign Machine, Hover Mat, Bair Hugger, Wheelchairs
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Cerner

Typical Procedures

Dressing changes
Suture/staple removal
Foley catheter care
NG tube management
Wound Vac maintenance and removal

Schedule & Work Hours

Hours per week: 36
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
BLS certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
Experience in Orthopedic Surgery

Preferred Qualifications

Hospital experience
Orthopedic experience

Work Environment & Culture

Team-oriented with ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
Caring approach, treating patients like family

Additional Information

Floating Areas: Other Med-Surg units
Dress Code: Navy scrubs for RNs

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

3.2rating(207 reviews)

14 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

3.0rating

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Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

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Short Term Acute Care
723 beds

ADDRESS509 Biltmore AvenueAsheville, NC 28801

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Orthopedics Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

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

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

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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