Full-Time Registered Nurse-Monitor Bed Unit

Registered Nurse: Monitor Bed Unit
Acute Care Services | Ashe Memorial Hospital | West Jefferson, NC
At Ashe Memorial Hospital, our mission guides everything we do:
“To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high-quality health care.”
We are honored to be recognized as Ashe’s Best Place to Work from 2022 through 2025 and as Ashe’s Best Hospital. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional care while fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for our staff.
If you are seeking a role where your clinical expertise truly makes an impact, we invite you to join our team.
Position Details
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Monitor Bed Unit (MBU)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift (1st Shift; days vary)
Travel: None required
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Position Overview
The Registered Nurse in the Monitor Bed Unit (MBU) provides direct, patient-centered care utilizing clinical expertise, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. This role involves continuous patient monitoring, timely intervention, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Continuously monitor patient conditions and respond promptly to clinical changes
Perform comprehensive assessments for patients across the lifespan
Administer medications safely using electronic medical record systems
Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to abnormalities
Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and specialized treatments
Provide patient and family education, support, and advocacy
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
Ensure a safe, clean, and compliant patient care environment
Collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (CPR) – required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required within 6 months of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – preferred
Experience: Recent Critical Care and/or Medical-Surgical experience required
Core Competencies
Strong clinical judgment and prioritization skills
Ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
High level of professionalism and accountability
Employment Requirements
Compliance with all health and safety policies, including vaccination requirements (approved exemptions considered)
Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening (post-offer)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits begin the first of the month following employment, in accordance with hospital policy.
For additional information regarding benefits and the full job description, please contact Human Resources.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit:
Completed application
Resume
Cover letter (including explanation of any employment gaps)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ashe Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Make a Meaningful Impact
At Ashe Memorial Hospital, you are more than a nurse—you are an essential part of a close-knit community where your care makes a difference every day.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No