EXT - TRAVEL - RN - K7 PCU (638) 7:00AM - 7:00PM

Job Description

Unit Information:  Progressive Care Unit

Location: Mission Hospital

Address: 509 Biltmore Avenue Asheville, NC, 28801

Floor: K7

Building: K Tower

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

• Number of Beds – 44 beds
• Number of Staff – 95
• Type of staff:
  • Day Shift – Grid- 2 CNC/Charge, 11 RNs, 4 CNA, 1 HUC
  • Night Shift – Grid- 2 CNC/Charge, 11 RNs, 4 CNA, 1 HUC
• Patient Ratios – 4/1 at grid 5/1 stretched
• Type of equipment – IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pump, Chest tube, Trachs, Patient lifts
• EMR - Cerner

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for: 

Must have:  candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Neuro and Trauma Care experience

Preferred or nice to have:  candidates with these skills will be considered first.

•  Neuro and Trauma Care experience

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):  

•   Neuro and spinal checks
• C-Collar placement, TLSO braces
•  Chest tube, PCA pump, IV infusions
• Lumber drain
• Feeding tube placement
• Blood transfusion

Best personality Fit:

•  Team player, patient focused

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Floating Area(s):

• Stepdown units, Med-surg units

Dress Code:

• Scrub Color/Attire -  Navy blue

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.

Weekends and On call(if any)

• Every other weekend

N/A