RN - Med​/Tele

Registered Nurse (RN)

The position is based in a 36-bed medical telemetry unit.

Location:

Asheville, NC

Staff: 50+ personnel

Day Shift Staffing: 1 charge nurse, 8 RNs, 3 CNAs, 1 Health Unit Coordinator (HUC), and 1-2 sitters

Night Shift Staffing: 1 charge nurse, 7 RNs, 3 CNAs, 0.5 HUC, and 1-2 sitters

Current Patient Ratios:

Day Shift RN: 1:5/6

Night Shift RN: 1:6/7

Equipment and Technology:

Medical remote telemetry monitoring

Cerner Patient Observation (CPO)

VC150 monitors in every patient room

Workstations on wheels for all staff

Tap and Go for computer/documentation access

Required Skills:

Candidates must possess the following:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience in Medical Telemetry

Preferred

Skills:

Candidates with the following qualifications will be prioritized:

Leadership experience

Charge Nurse experience

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities:
While specific procedures are not performed on the unit, responsibilities include preparing patients for various procedures such as Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology (IR), and Operating Room (OR) visits.

The ideal candidate should be:

Hard-working and compassionate

Team-oriented

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Candidates may float to Med-Surge units: 3W, 5W, K8 (sister units).

Preferred attire includes:

Navy blue top and bottom

White top and navy blue bottom

All-white scrubs are also acceptable

Candidates are required to sign up for 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule, with weekends covering Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on night shifts.

Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required.

Further policies and guidelines supporting the mission to provide excellent care and improve human life can be accessed upon request from unit management.

Client Details Address 509 BILTMORE AVENUE State NC Zip Code 28801