Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Hickory, NC

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

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Hickory, North Carolina, 28601!

Job ID: 906345

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location


Hickory, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: December 7, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 20-bed Neuro Progressive Care Unit serving adult and geriatric populations
• Manage and monitor patients with stable post-stroke, stable neurosurgery, telemetry, and general medical diagnoses
• Maintain a patient ratio of 5:1, delivering safe, high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced progressive care environment
• Utilize Cerner EHR for accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes
• Float to Medical, Telemetry, and Neon units as required to support staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in North Carolina or a compact state
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a PCU, Neuro, or related specialty setting
• Experience with neuro medical/stroke patients, neuro-orthopedic surgery patients, and telemetry monitoring
• Proficiency or ability to quickly adapt to Cerner EHR
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel consideration

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a progressive care or step-down unit
• Familiarity with neuro-orthopedic surgical patient care and post-stroke recovery protocols
• Experience floating across Medical and Telemetry units

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established regional medical center home to a dedicated Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, and more - offering a rich clinical environment for experienced travel nurses
• Work within a specialty unit that plays a critical role in maintaining patient capacity and quality care delivery across the facility

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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