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

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