Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Hickory, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Hickory, NC
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Hickory, North Carolina, 28601!

Job ID: 903251

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location


Hickory, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: November 16, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide progressive care nursing to adult and geriatric patients on a 20-bed Neuro Progressive Care Unit with a 5:1 patient ratio
• Care for patients with common diagnoses including stable post-stroke, stable neurosurgery, telemetry, and general medical conditions
• Utilize Cerner EHR for documentation and patient management
• Float as needed to Medical, Telemetry, and Neon units
• Support unit capacity and patient safety, including sitter-level observation responsibilities as required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (North Carolina or compact state eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in PCU, Neuro, or a related specialty
• Experience with neuro medical/stroke patients, neuro-orthopedic surgical patients, and telemetry
• Proficiency or ability to quickly adapt to Cerner EHR
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates
• Candidates must be available to start on an approved orientation date: November 16, 2026 or December 7, 2026

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a PCU or stepdown setting
• Familiarity with neurology and neuro-orthopedic surgical patient populations
• Experience floating to Medical or Telemetry units

Why Join Us

• Work within a large regional medical center that is home to a dedicated Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, and a Level 3 NICU, offering a rich clinical environment
• Join a unit where your contributions are critical to maintaining patient care capacity while supporting the transition to permanent staffing

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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