Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Asheville, NC

Floor: K7

Building: K Tower

General Information

• Number of Beds: 44
• Number of Staff: 95
• Patient Ratios: 4/1 at grid, 5/1 stretched
• Type of Equipment: IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pump, chest tubes, tracheostomies, patient lifts
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Cerner

Position Overview

This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit. The ideal candidate will possess the skills and experience necessary to provide high-quality care to patients in a neuro and trauma settings.

Typical Hiring Profile

Required Skills and Certifications

• Must have:
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS
  • Neuro and Trauma Care experience
• Preferred Skills:
  • Additional experience in neuro and trauma care

Typical Procedures Performed

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

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate is a team player who is patient-focused and dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Dress Code

Scrub Color/Attire: Navy blue

Scheduling Requirements

The position requires working every other weekend.

Floating Areas

Candidates may be required to float to step-down units and medical-surgical units as needed.

Position Type

Travel position

Experience Requirement

Minimum of 2 years of experience is required for this role.