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

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

Job Title

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU / Step-Down)

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Receive admitted patients from the Emergency Department and complete comprehensive Admission Assessments in a Clinical Decision / Direct Admit Unit focused on ED decompression and enhanced throughput
• Perform Medication Reconciliation and initiate acute care orders to reduce overall length of stay and improve the patient and family experience
• Provide care for patients across a wide variety of diagnoses at a Step-Down / PCU level with patient ratios of 1:5 Step-Down or 1:6 Med-Surg (1:5 if combined) on days
• Document accurately using Cerner and operate Baxter IV pumps and related unit equipment
• Float to other units within skill set as needed, including potential opportunities supporting a Telemetry Monitoring Unit or ED Transport nursing roles
• Uphold patient safety standards, contribute to a team-focused environment, and assist with holiday coverage as required

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in Med-Surg, Telemetry (remote), and/or Step-Down (PCU) nursing
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic documentation system
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-turnover clinical environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge Nurse experience or willingness to take on charge responsibilities
• Additional clinical certifications beyond the required minimums are preferred but not required
• Well-rounded clinical background across multiple diagnoses to support a diverse patient population

Why Join Us

• This unit has a strong track record of travel nurse satisfaction, with many clinicians requesting extensions and returning for multiple assignments
• Unique supplemental opportunities are available within the facility, including Telemetry Monitoring and ED Transport nursing roles, offering variety and professional growth during your assignment

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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