Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Asheville, NC

Floor: K7

Building: K Tower

General Information

• Number of Beds: 44 beds
• Number of Staff: 95
• 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

Skills Set Most Recruited For:

• Must Have (required certifications): ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Experience: Neuro and Trauma Care experience
• Preferred: Additional experience in Neuro and Trauma Care is a plus

Typical Procedures

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

Personality Fit

Ideal candidates will be team players with a strong patient focus.

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Navy blue

Unit Guidelines/Policies

Please refer to internal resources for unit policies and guidelines.

Work Schedule

Every other weekend required.

Position Details

Position Title: BACKFILL – TRAVEL – RN – K7 PCU

Experience Required: 2 years