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Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

$1,792-2,185/week

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Certification details

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS
Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - all white or all navy blue or white top and navy blue pants.

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Job requirements

Must have: Stepdown or progressive care experience
Telemetry experience
Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications like nitroglycerine, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutrex, insulin drip, heparin, bumex/Lasix; etc.
Preferred: Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin).
Relief charge experience
Best personality Fit: Flexible, positive attitude, great team player, compassionate

Schedule information

Weekends and On call(if any): Every other weekend

Unit specific information

Unit Information: (E5 CARD)
Floor: 5th floor
Building: Owen Heart Center (Heart Tower)
Number of Beds: 40
Type of staff: Day Shift – 1 Charge Nurse/ 10 staff/bedside nurses/4 PCTs/1 Unit Secretary, Night Shift – 1 Charge Nurse/10 staff/bedside nurses/3 PCTs
Patient Ratios: 1:4; stretch staffing at 1:5 ratio
Type of patients: patients with CHF, MI, CP, arrhythmia, Pulmonary Hypertension; valvular disease, endocarditis; DKA; post cardiac cath/stent; post pacer/ICD/ ablation.
Type of equipment: Zoll, Baxter pump, lift equipments, bladder scanner
EMR: Cerner
Typical procedures performed on unit(s): Bedside Cardioversion
Floating Area(s): All MedSurg units, Stepdown units, COVID unit, and ER holding.

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ADDRESS509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown 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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