TravelNurseSource is working with Catalytic Solutions to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!
**Exciting Travel Opportunity for RN - STICU (655)**
**Job Description:**
- Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
- Location: K4, 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
- Unit Name: Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (STICU)
**Unit Specifics:**
- Scrub Color(s): Navy or white
- Number of Beds: 20
- Patient Ratios: 1:2
**Staffing Overview:**
- AM Shifts:
- 10 RNs (more if needed for 1:1s)
- 1 Supervisor
- 1 Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- 1 ICU Waiting Room Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
- PM Shifts:
- 10 RNs (more if needed for 1:1s)
- 1 Supervisor
- 1 Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- 1 ICU Waiting Room Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
**Equipment Used:**
- EVDs, Camino/bolts, wound vacs
- Baxter IV pumps, GE Carescape bedside monitors
- GE ventilators, iCool machines, Blanketrol blanket
- Bair Hugger, Prisma Max CRRT, Zoll
- Kangaroo feeding pumps, Alaris PCA pumps
**Documentation System:**
- Cerner Power Chart
**Scheduling Requirements:**
- 6 weekend shifts required
- 6-week schedule
**Floating Policy:**
- Travelers float before core staff
- Possible floating to other ICUs (MICU, NSICU, CVICU, CICU) or Step Down
**Patient Experience Requirements:**
- Must be kind and compassionate
**Hospital Specifics:**
- Certifications: Magnet Hospital, ACS Verified Level I Trauma Center
**Hiring Profile:**
- Requested Skill Set: Acute Care ICU Skills (No LTAC experience considered)
**Must Have:**
- Trauma ICU experience (Level I or II Trauma Centers)
- Surgical ICU experience
**Advanced Skills:**
- Team players with positive attitudes and flexibility
**Procedures Performed on Unit:**
- Intubation, extubation, chest tube placement
- Central line placement, A-line placement, Foley placement
- Bronchoscopy, endoscopy, proning, TPA administration
- Hypertonic medication administration, trach placement
- EVD/bolt placement, CRRT/HD, irrigation and debridement, minor surgery
**Certifications Required:**
- Valid Nursing License
- Active ACLS and BLS Certifications
**Dress Code:**
- All navy or all white
- Optional navy bottoms with white top
**Why Catalytic Solutions (CatSol):**
At CatSol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. Join us — where your expertise makes a difference every day!