Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 13-Week Assignment | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Progressive Care Unit with a 4:1 patient ratio (up to 5:1 when stretched)
• Perform neurological and spinal assessments, including C-collar placement and TLSO brace management
• Manage chest tubes, PCA pumps, IV infusions, lumbar drains, and feeding tube placement
• Administer blood transfusions and monitor patients receiving IV therapy
• Operate unit equipment including IV pumps, Skylift, and patient lifts
• Float to stepdown and med-surg units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience in neuro and trauma care
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR
• Ability to work night shifts and every other weekend

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a PCU or stepdown setting
• Experience with tracheostomy care and management
• Strong team-oriented, patient-focused approach to care

Why Join Us

• Join a well-staffed, structured unit with clear guidelines and a collaborative team environment
• Gain valuable experience in a high-acuity progressive care setting with diverse neurological and trauma cases