RN – Step-Down

Specialty: Step-Down
Facility: Mission Hospital
State License: NC
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 1
Shift: 06:45-19:15
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: PCUFacility: Mission HospitalState License: NCCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 1Shift: 06:45-19:15Guaranteed Hours: Description: Description:Mission Hospital – Memorial Campus509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801The Kind. The Brave. The Driven.Committed to Positive Impact. Committed to You.Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is Mission Health s flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds.Healthgrades named Mission Hospital as of one America s 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023, identifying the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission Hospital with an A, nationally recognizing Mission Hospital s achievements in protecting patients and providing safer healthcare. Mission Hospital also earned the prestigious Magnet Designation in November 2020, the highest international honor that distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing excellence standards.For an up-to-date list of Mission Hospital s recognitions, visit ourAwards & Recognitions page.We are the region s referral center for the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit. And Mission Children s Hospital the region s only children s hospital, including a pediatric emergency room providing 30 pediatric subspecialists.We serve as the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region. Earned a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes.Are you ready for acareer with Mission Hospital? Learn more about oursign-on or relocation bonus! General CommentsUnit Information:4Heart, Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPC)Location: Mission Hospital in Asheville, NCAddress: 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801Floor: E4 – CVPCBuilding: E Heart TowerGeneral InformationTell us about the unit(s):Primary patient population is CV surgery and vascular surgery to include open heart surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, Bentall, TAVR,etc), thoracic lung surgery (lobectomy, thoracotomy, etc.),esophagogastrectomy, AAA (open and endovascular), fem-pop bypass, carotid endarterectomies. We also receive overflow medical cardiology patients with diagnoses of heart failure, DKA, chest pain, sepsis, heart block, etc. Number of Beds 40 cardiac surgery stepdown beds Number of Staff approximately 100total Type of staff:oDay Shift 1 charge RN (routinely out of staffing), 13 RN s, 4 PCT s, 1.33 HUCoNight Shift 1 charge RN (routinely out of staffing), 13 RN s, 4 PCT s, 0.33 HUC Patient Ratios 1:5 patients per RN, 1:13 for PCT s Type of equipment Baxter IV pumps, CADD epidural pumps, various lifts EMR – CernerTypical hiring profileSkill Set Most recruited for:Must have:candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Stepdown experience Telemetry experiencePreferred or nice to have:candidates with these skills will be considered first. Prior CV surgery and vascular surgery population experience (open heart, TAVR, lobectomy, AAA repair, and fem-pop bypass) within a year CVICU experienceList typical procedures performed on unit(s): Epidural management Chest tube management Tube feedings IVgluccomander Cardiacgttmanagement (phenylephrine, dobutamine, dopamine, milrinone,cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, ketamine)Best personality Fit: Team player Enjoys fast paced environment FlexibleREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: ACLS and BLSFloating Area(s): Any SD (1:5 ratios) or MS (1:6-7 ratios) unit, ER inpatient holding area (1:6).Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire All navy, white tops/navy bottoms, or all white.Unit Guidelines/Policies:Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. Please see attached traveler tip sheetWeekends andOncall (if any) No call. Weekend requirements minimum 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday day/night) per6 weekschedule period. Flexible to work Holiday No. of Positions: 2/2.; BACKFILL-TRAVEL – RN – E4CVPC (630) – 6:45:00AM – 7:15PM