Registered Nurse (RN) PCU/Telemetry

About the Role

Join our team in a 22-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Telemetry unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5. We are staffed with RNs, CNAs, Telemetry Techs, and unit secretaries, providing specialized care for patients primarily diagnosed with respiratory failure and cardiac conditions. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, utilizing advanced cardiac monitoring technology to deliver high-quality patient care and ensure optimal outcomes for our diverse patient population.

Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for night shift with a 2-year commitment for eligible candidates.

Schedule

• Full-time, night shift (7p-7a)
• 3x12s (three 12-hour shifts per week)
• Holidays and weekends required

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs
• Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
• Provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Perform timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Perform timely and accurate QI assessments

Requirements

• Current North Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license
• Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire
• AHA ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire
• One year of experience preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage (medical plans starting at $10 per pay period)
• Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs)
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
• Access to a 54,000 sq. ft. Health and Fitness Center

About the Organization

Haywood Regional Medical Center is a 156-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We are proud to be recognized for our accreditation in the American College of Cardiology - Chest Pain Center, The Joint Commission National Quality Approval, Addario Lung Cancer Foundation - Center of Excellence, and Lung Cancer Alliance - Screening Center of Excellence.

Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast.