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Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is Mission Health’s flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds.
Healthgrades named Mission Hospital as of one America’s 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023.
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission Hospital with an 'A'.
Mission Hospital earned the prestigious Magnet® Designation in November 2020.
Referral center for Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit.
Mission Children’s Hospital includes a pediatric emergency room and provides 30 pediatric subspecialists.
Busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas.
Only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region.
Earned a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
Learn more about our sign-on or relocation bonus.

Job requirements

License (RN/CNA)
BLS

Unit specific information

General Information about units: 24 Beds, 42 Staff Members, Types of staff differ between day and night shifts.
Patient Ratios: 1:4 or 1:5.
Type of Equipment: Standard unit equipment.
EMR System: Cerner.
Typical Procedures: Occasional pelvic exams, Echo, thoracentesis.
Best Personality Fit: Team players, willing to learn.
Floating Area(s): Other med-surg units- team rarely floats.
Dress Code: RNs- navy, white or combo of both colors, CNAs- Galaxy Blue.
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Basic hospital policies and guidelines.

Additional Details

Unit Information: K9A- Oncology/Women’s Surgical
Number of Beds -24
Number of Staff – 42
Day Shift - 1 CNC, 4-6 RNs, 2 CNAs, 1 HUC
Night Shift - 1 CNC, 4-6 RNs, 2 CNAs
Patient Ratios – 1:4 or 1:5
Type of equipment – standard unit equipment
EMR - Cerner
Skill Set Most recruited for must have candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
Preferred skills: Chemo Certification
Typical procedures performed on unit(s): Occasional pelvic exams, Echo, thoracentesis
Best personality Fit: Team players, willing to learn
None at this time
Dress Code: RNs- navy, white or combo of both colors, CNAs- Galaxy Blue
Weekends and On call(if any): Rare call, Staff required to work 6 weekend days per schedule

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5 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

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Pros

Friendly coworkers, beautiful area

Cons

cost of living and patient ratio (but that is everywhere)

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Short Term Acute Care
717 beds
Oracle Cerner

ADDRESS509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Oncology 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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