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 – PCU / Clinical Decision Unit (Days)

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Days (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Receive admitted patients from the Emergency Department and complete thorough Admission Assessments in a fast-paced Clinical Decision / Direct Admit Unit focused on ED decompression and enhanced patient throughput
• Perform Medication Reconciliation and initiate acute care orders to reduce overall length of stay and improve the patient and family experience
• Provide Step-Down and MedSurg level care for patients presenting with a wide variety of diagnoses, maintaining patient ratios of 1:5 (Step-Down) or 1:6 (MedSurg)
• Utilize Cerner for clinical documentation and Baxter IV pumps for medication administration
• Float to other units within scope of practice as needed and assist with holiday coverage
• Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented approach in a high-volume, quick-turnover environment where patient safety and care are the primary focus

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in MedSurg, Telemetry (remote), and Step-Down (PCU) settings
• Current BLS certification (required)
• Current ACLS certification (required)
• Current NIHSS certification (required)
• Ability to work every other weekend and assist with holiday scheduling

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge Nurse experience or willingness to serve in a charge capacity
• Additional clinical certifications beyond the required minimums
• Experience with Cerner electronic health records documentation
• Well-rounded clinical background supporting care across a broad range of patient diagnoses

Why Join Us

• Travel nurses frequently request extensions on this unit, reflecting a strong team culture and a rewarding clinical environment with additional float opportunities including a Telemetry Monitoring Unit and ED Transport Nurse roles
• Work within a dynamic, purpose-driven unit that plays a direct role in improving patient flow, reducing length of stay, and enhancing the overall patient and family experience

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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