Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Asheville, NC

Unit: Progressive Care Unit

Number of Beds: 44

Staffing: 95 total staff members

Staffing Details

• Day Shift: 2 CNC/Charge, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 HUC
• Night Shift: 2 CNC/Charge, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 HUC

Patient Care

• Patient Ratios: 4:1 at grid; 5:1 stretched
• Type of Equipment: IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pump, Chest tubes, Trachs, Patient lifts
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner

Hiring Profile

Required Skills

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications
• Experience in Neuro and Trauma Care

Preferred Skills

• Neuro and Trauma Care experience

Typical Procedures

• Neuro and spinal checks
• C-Collar placement, TLSO braces
• Chest tube insertion, PCA pump management, IV infusions
• Lumbar drain management
• Feeding tube placement
• Blood transfusions

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a strong patient focus.

Required Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS

Floating Areas

Will float to Stepdown units and Med-surg units as needed.

Dress Code

Scrub Color: Navy blue

Schedule

Every other weekend is required.