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 – Charge Nurse, Progressive Care Unit / Clinical Decision Unit

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Receive admitted patients directly from the Emergency Department and complete Admission Assessments, Medication Reconciliation, and initiation of acute care orders
• Serve as Charge Nurse for a 40-bed Progressive Care / Clinical Decision Unit focused on ED decompression and enhanced patient throughput
• Provide care for patients across a wide variety of diagnoses in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment with patient ratios of 1:5 (Step-Down) or 1:6 (Med-Surg)
• Utilize Baxter IV pumps and document patient care using the Cerner electronic health record system
• Float to other units within skill set as needed and assist with holiday coverage
• Prioritize patient safety, family experience, and care quality in alignment with unit standards

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in Med-Surg, Telemetry (remote), and/or Step-Down (PCU) settings
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency with Cerner documentation system
• Positive, team-focused attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge Nurse experience or demonstrated willingness to take on a charge role
• Well-rounded clinical background across multiple diagnoses and patient populations
• Additional nursing certifications beyond the required minimums

Why Join Us

• Travel nurses on this unit frequently request contract extensions, reflecting a highly supportive and engaging work environment
• Additional opportunities may be available within the facility, including centralized Telemetry monitoring and ED Transport Nurse roles supporting higher-acuity patient movement

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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