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

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 neurological 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 on tracheostomy and patient lift equipment
• Utilize Cerner EMR for accurate and timely documentation
• Float to stepdown and med-surg units as needed; collaborate as a team player in a patient-focused environment

• Active RN license valid in North Carolina (or compact license eligibility)
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Neuro and trauma care experience required

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

• Join a well-staffed, structured unit with clear grid-based staffing and a collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Gain valuable experience in a high-acuity progressive care environment with exposure to neuro, trauma, and specialized procedural care