Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel position requiring neuro and trauma care experience, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications for a 13-week night shift assignment in Asheville, NC.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on the K7 floor of a hospital setting in Asheville, NC
• 44-bed unit serving neuro and trauma stepdown patient populations
• Patient ratio of 4:1 at grid, stretched to 5:1
• Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Equipment used includes IV pumps, Skylift, PCA pumps, chest tubes, trachs, and patient lifts
• Charting performed in Cerner
• Floating required to stepdown and med-surg units
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in a PCU or related specialty
• Neuro and trauma care experience required
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Typical procedures include neuro and spinal checks, C-collar placement, TLSO braces, chest tube management, PCA pump management, IV infusions, lumbar drain management, feeding tube placement, and blood transfusions
• Unit staffing includes a charge nurse/CNC, RNs, CNAs, and an HUC on both day and night shifts
• Scrub color requirement: navy blue
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible