Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $1,996 per week in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $1,996 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!

Job ID: 871045


Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,996.22



Job Title


Travel RN - Cardiac Step-Down (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)

Location


Asheville, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift | 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 40-bed cardiac step-down unit managing patients with CHF, MI, chest pain, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, and post-procedure cardiac patients (cath/stent, pacer/ICD/ablation)
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4, with stretch staffing up to 1:5
• Administer and titrate cardiac IV medications including nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin drip, heparin, and diuretics
• Operate unit equipment including Zoll monitors, Baxter pumps, lift equipment, and bladder scanners; document in Cerner EMR
• Assist with bedside cardioversion procedures as needed
• Float to MedSurg units, other stepdown units, COVID unit, and ER holding as required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license applicable in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of stepdown or progressive care experience
• Telemetry experience required
• Demonstrated experience with titratable and cardiac IV medications
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with prostacyclins (e.g., Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin)
• Relief charge nurse experience
• Flexible, positive attitude with strong teamwork and compassionate patient care approach

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac step-down environment within a well-staffed, structured unit supported by charge nurses and patient care technicians
• Gain experience in a dynamic cardiac care setting with exposure to a broad range of complex cardiac conditions and procedures

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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