Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: RN
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Facility: Mission Hospital (HCA Healthcare)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: K8 General Surgery
• Number of Beds: 44
• Number of Staff: 75
• Patient Ratios:

  • Day Shift: 1:6
  • Night Shift: 1:7
• Type of Staff:

  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 unit secretary
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 10 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 unit secretary
• Type of Equipment:

  • Telemetry, PCA, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, TPN, tube feeds, urinary catheters
• EMR System: Cerner

Typical Hiring Profile

Required Skills

• Must Have:

  • Telemetry competency
  • Ability to manage 6-7 patients depending on the shift
  • Experience in urology and bowel care

Preferred Skills

• Experience with:

  • TPN, PCA, wound vacs, tube feeds, PEG tubes, dobhoffs, NG tubes
  • Colostomies and urostomies
  • Various drains (biliary, JP, nephrostomy, urinary catheters, CBI)
  • Heparin drips, IV antibiotics
  • Surgical procedures including cholecystectomies, appendectomies, bowel resections, and more

Best Personality Fit

• Positive, smiling, and engaging demeanor
• Fast-paced and energetic
• Good communication skills with charge nurse, unit secretary, providers, and CNA team

Required Certifications

• BLS
• Telemetry

Additional Information

• Floating Areas: Other med-surg areas
• 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.
• Weekend Requirements: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule