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

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 Weeks | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Progressive Care Unit with a patient ratio of 4:1 (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 monitor patients requiring tracheostomy care
• Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation and patient management
• Float to stepdown and med-surg units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Neuro and trauma care experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Strong background in neuro and trauma care within a progressive care or stepdown setting
• Experience with Cerner EMR
• Familiarity with patient lift equipment and Skylift systems

Why Join Us

• Join a well-staffed, high-acuity progressive care unit with a collaborative team environment in a scenic Western North Carolina location
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced nursing staff in a specialty-focused unit with diverse procedural exposure