Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Asheville, NC

Unit: Progressive Care Unit

• Number of Beds: 44 beds
• Number of Staff: 95
• Day Shift Staffing: 2 CNC/Charge, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 HUC
• Night Shift Staffing: 2 CNC/Charge, 11 RNs, 4 CNAs, 1 HUC

Patient Care Information

• Patient Ratios: 4:1 at grid, 5:1 stretched
• Equipment Used: IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pump, chest tubes, tracheostomies, patient lifts
• EMR: Cerner

Qualifications

Required Skills

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

Preferred Skills

• Additional Neuro and Trauma Care experience

Typical Procedures

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

Personality Fit

Candidates should be team players and maintain a patient-focused approach.

Dress Code

Scrub Color: Navy blue

Schedule

• Every other weekend required

Floating Opportunities

Possible floating to stepdown units and med-surg units as needed.

Experience Requirement

A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required.