Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $1,996 per week in Asheville, NC

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!

Key Responsibilities
Serve in a Charge Nurse capacity on a 40-bed Clinical Decision / Direct Admit Unit focused on ED decompression and enhanced patient throughput
Receive admitted patients from the ED and complete Admission Assessments, Medication Reconciliation, and initiation of acute care orders
Provide step-down and med-surg level care with patient ratios of 1:5 (Step-Down) and 1:6 (Med-Surg), consistent across day and night shifts
Utilize Cerner for all clinical documentation and Baxter IV pumps for medication delivery
Float to other units within scope of practice as needed per unit floating policy
Uphold patient safety standards and contribute to a fast-paced, high-turnover environment caring for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses
Required Qualifications
Active RN license valid in North Carolina (or compact state eligibility)
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
NIHSS certification required
Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in Med-Surg, Telemetry (remote), and/or Step-Down (PCU) settings
Positive, team-focused attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-turnover clinical environment
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior Charge Nurse experience or demonstrated willingness to step into a charge role
Additional clinical certifications relevant to PCU or telemetry care
Well-rounded clinical background across multiple diagnoses and patient populations
Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Baxter IV pump systems
Why Join Us
This unit has a strong track record of travel nurse satisfaction - many clinicians placed here have requested extensions and returned for multiple assignments
Additional float opportunities may be available within the facility, including a centralized Telemetry Monitoring role and an ED Transport Nurse program supporting higher-acuity patient movement