Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,186 per week

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

The right RN Director/Manager should have at least 1 year of recent experience as an RN Director/Manager. Read below for more requirements.

As the RN Director/Manager of Nursing Services in a hospital, you will oversee the operations of one or more nursing departments, ensuring that patient care is provided safely, effectively, and in accordance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and best practices. You will lead nursing teams, manage resources, and implement strategies to optimize patient outcomes and improve the quality of care across units.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for nursing staff in assigned departments, including recruitment, training, mentoring, and performance management to foster a high-performing and compassionate team
• Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental goals, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with the hospital's mission, vision, and strategic objectives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state and federal regulations), maintaining a high level of quality and safety in patient care
• Monitor patient outcomes and quality indicators, identifying trends, and implementing evidence-based practices to improve care and reduce adverse events
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, social workers, therapists, etc.) to coordinate patient care and resolve complex clinical issues
• Manage staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation within nursing departments, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and efficient use of resources to meet patient care needs
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives by leading quality assurance programs, patient safety initiatives, and process optimization projects
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient care, nursing interventions, and outcomes, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and hospital requirements
• Foster a culture of patient safety, advocating for patient-centered care and promoting best practices in infection control, pain management, and clinical protocols
• Address and resolve patient complaints or concerns, ensuring a high level of patient satisfaction and quality of care

The ideal candidate must have at least 3-5 years of clinical experience and at least 1 year as an RN Director/Manager. Additionally, they should possess a current BLS certification and be eligible for State licensure. Additional certifications may be required.

RN Director/Managers should be able to stand or walk for long periods and must be able to bend, stoop, and lift with proper body mechanics. The ideal RN Director/Manager has a deep commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and nursing education. You excel at balancing strategic planning with day-to-day operational oversight and are passionate about creating an environment of continuous improvement and exceptional patient care.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1432549. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Manager-Director - Manager-Director RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

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Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1