Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

Asheville, NC

General Information

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our progressive care unit. Here are some details about the unit:

• Number of Beds: 23 step down, 16 medical-surgical
• Day Shift Staffing: 1 charge nurse, 11 registered nurses, 4 patient care technicians
• Night Shift Staffing: 1 charge nurse, 10 registered nurses, 4 patient care technicians
• Patient Ratios: 1:3-4 for step down, 1:4-6 for medical-surgical
• Type of Equipment: Lifts, chest tubes, cardiac drips, stable ventilated patients, tracheostomies
• EMR System: Cerner

Qualifications

Typical Hiring Profile

• Must Have:
  • 2 years of nursing experience
  • Experience working with tracheostomies
• Preferred:
  • Previous experience with Cerner EMR system

Procedures Performed

• Tracheostomy care
• Chest tube management
• Wound dressing changes

Best Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will possess flexibility and a high level of clinical competence.

Required Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Floating Areas

Flexibility to float to other medical-surgical and progressive care units as needed.

Dress Code

Scrub Color/Attire: Navy blue

Weekend Requirements

6 Saturday or Sunday shifts within a 6-week period are expected.