Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 901416

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location


Asheville, NC | Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Travel | Days | 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM | 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 neuro and spinal checks, C-collar placement, and TLSO brace management
• Manage chest tubes, PCA pumps, IV infusions, lumbar drains, and feeding tube placement
• Administer blood transfusions and oversee tracheostomy care
• Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation and patient management
• Float to stepdown and med-surg units as needed

• Active RN license (must meet state requirements for North Carolina)
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Neuro and trauma care experience required - candidates without this experience will not be considered

• Strong background in neuro and trauma care within a PCU or stepdown setting
• Experience with patient lifts, Skylift equipment, and IV pump management
• Team-oriented, patient-focused approach to care delivery

• Opportunity to work in a well-staffed, high-acuity progressive care environment with a structured team model including charge nurses, CNAs, and HUC support
• Gain valuable experience in a specialized neuro and trauma PCU setting in a dynamic healthcare market