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BLS
Telemetry
North Carolina State Licensure as a Registered Nurse

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BACKFILL!!!
The Kind. The Brave. The Driven. Committed to Positive Impact. Committed to You.
Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is Mission Health’s flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds.
For an up-to-date list of Mission Hospital’s recognitions, visit our Awards & Recognitions page.
We are the region’s referral center for the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit. And Mission Children’s Hospital – the region’s only children’s hospital, including a pediatric emergency room– providing 30 pediatric subspecialists.
We serve as the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region. Earned a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes.
Are you ready for a career with Mission Hospital?

Job requirements

Telemetry competency
Must be able to manage 6-7 patients depending on the shift.
Urology and bowel experience (that’s our two biggest patient populations)

Schedule information

Number of Staff – 75
Patient Ratios – 1:6 on day shift, 1:7 on night shift
Weekends and On call(if any): 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule

Unit specific information

Number of Beds - 44
Type of staff: Day Shift – staffing grid calls for 1 charge, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 unit secretary
Night Shift – staffing grid calls for 1 charge, 10 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 unit secretary
Type of equipment – Telemetry, PCA, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, TPN, tube feeds, urinary catheters
EMR - Cerner
List typical procedures performed on unit(s): TPN, PCA, Wound vacs, Tube feeds, PEG tubes, dobhoffs, NG tubes, Colostomies and urostomies, Drains: biliary, JP, nephrostomy, urinary catheters, CBI, Heparin drips, IV antibiotics
Cholecystectomies, appendectomies, podiatry, bowel resections, plastics, urology surgeries and nephrectomies, hysterectomies, mastectomies, oral/maxillary, thyroidectomies, hernia repairs
Best personality Fit: Positive, smiling, and engaging, Fast-paced and energetic, Good communicator with the charge nurse, unit secretary, providers, and the CNA team

Additional Details

Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - Navy blue pants, navy blue or white scrub top and jacket (if jacket is needed), white undershirt (if needed).

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ADDRESS509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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