Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Orthopedic Surgery

MUST START BEFORE 2/9/2026. No exceptions.

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

The Kind. The Brave. The Driven.

Committed to Positive Impact. Committed to You.

Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is Mission Healths flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds. Healthgrades named Mission Hospital as of one Americas 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 Hospitals 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 Hospitals recognitions, visit our Awards & Recognitions page.
We are the regions referral center for the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit. And Mission Childrens Hospital - the regions only childrens 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.
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Unit Information: J6 Orthopedics


Location: Mission Hospital


Address: 509 Biltmore Ave Asheville NC 28801
Floor: J6


Building: Mission Main

General Information


Tell us about the unit(s):
• Number of Beds - 32 individual rooms
• Number of Staff - 50
• Type of staff:
o Day Shift - 1 charge RN, 6 RNs, 1-2 LPNs, 3 PCTs, & 1 HUC
o Night Shift - 1 charge RN, 5 RNs, 1-2 LPNs, 2PCTs, & 1 HUC
• Patient Ratios - Day shift 5:1(6:1 stretch) Night shift 6:1 (7:1 stretch)
• Type of equipment - Walkers, Bedside Commode, Bladder Scanners, CPM, Sky lifts, Sara Stedy, Sara Lift, Maxi Move, vital sign machine, hover mat, bair hugger, & Wheelchairs
• EMR - Cerner


Typical hiring profile


Skill Set Most recruited for:


Must have : candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
• NC License
• BLS
Preferred or nice to have : candidates with these skills will be considered first.
• Hospital experience
• Ortho experience
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
• Dressing changes, suture/staple removal
• Foley Catheter
• NG Tubes
• Wound Vac maintenance and removal


Best personality Fit:
• Team player and ability to adapt to fast pace environment. Ability to care like family.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
• BLS
Floating Area(s):
• Other Med-Surg units


Dress Code :
• Scrub Color/Attire - RNs Navy, PCTs Galaxy Blue, LPNs Sage Green

Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
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Weekends and On call(if any)
• Every other weekend