Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

$1,628-2,160/week

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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. For an up-to-date list of Mission Hospital's recognitions, visit our Awards & Recognitions page.

Job requirements

Medical/surgical nursing experience
Telemetry

Schedule information

Weekends: every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6 week schedule.

Unit specific information

A7 West Med Surg tele unit details
Charge nurse experience preferred
Floating Area(s): Other medical surgical units, ED holding medical/surgical patients.
Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire – all navy, all white, or white top and navy pants, navy or white undershirts if needed.
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Travelers float before permanent staff.

Additional Details

A7 West Med Surg tele
Number of Beds - 18
Patient Ratios - 6:1, Goal is for charge nurse to be out of staffing to assist.
Type of equipment - Baxter IV pumps, Wound vacs, SCDS, prima-fits, primo-fits
EMR - Cerner Powerchart
Typical procedures performed on units: Peripheral IV starts, Dressing changes, Other standard medical surgical skills
Best personality Fit: Team player, Positive attitude, Help others without being asked

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717 beds
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ADDRESS509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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