BACKFILL - TRAVEL RN - A3 WEST - MED/TELE (614) - 7:00AM-7:00PM

Job Description

Unit Information:  A3 West Med Surg tele

Location:  Mission Hospital

Address: 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville NC 28801

Floor: A3 West

Building: Mission Campus

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

•         Number of Beds – 38

•         Number of Staff – see below

•         Type of staff:

o    Day Shift – 1 charge RN, 6-7 RNs, 1 LPN, 3 PCTs, 1 unit secretary

o    Night Shift – 1 charge RN, 6 RNs, 1 LPN, 2-3 PCTs, HUC for part of the shift

•         Patient Ratios – 6:1, Goal is for charge nurse to be out of staffing to assist. Night stretch ratios is 7:1.

•         Type of equipment – Baxter IV pumps, Wound vacs, SCDS, prima-fits, primo-fits

•         EMR – Cerner Powerchart

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for: 

 

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

•         Medical/surgical nursing experience

•         Telemetry

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

•         Charge nurse experience

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):  

•         Peripheral IV starts

•         Dressing changes

•         Other standard medical surgical skills

Best personality Fit:

•         Team player

•         Positive attitude

•         Help others without being asked

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

•         BLS

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.

Weekends and On call (if any)

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

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