RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Travel)

Job Description –

Unit Information: (E5 CARD)

Location:

Address: 509 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
Floor: 5th floor

Building: Owen Heart Center (Heart Tower)

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

• Number of Beds – 40

• Type of staff:
• Day Shift – 1 Charge Nurse/ 10 staff/bedside nurses/4 PCTs/1 Unit Secretary

• Night Shift – 1 Charge Nurse/10 staff/bedside nurses/3 PCTs

• Patient Ratios -1:4; stretch staffing at 1:5 ratio

• Type of patients: patients with CHF, MI, CP, arrhythmia, Pulmonary Hypertension; valvular disease, endocarditis; DKA; post cardiac cath/stent; post pacer/ICD/ ablation.

• Type of equipment: Zoll, Baxter pump, lift equipments, bladder scanner;

• EMR – Cerner

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for:

Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

• Stepdown or progressive care experience

• Telemetry experience

• Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications like nitroglycerine, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutrex, insulin drip, heparin, bumex/Lasix; etc.

Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.

• Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin).

• Relief charge experience

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):

• Bedside Cardioversion

Best personality Fit:

• Flexible, positive attitude, great team player, compassionate

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• BLS, ACLS

Floating Area(s):

• All MedSurg units, Stepdown units, COVID unit, and ER holding.

Dress Code:

• Scrub Color/Attire – all white or all navy blue or white top and navy blue pants.

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.

• Will be discussed during orientation

Weekends and On call(if any)

• Every other weekend

Medasource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:

Medasource Healthcare offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer: 

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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