Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Jefferson, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Jefferson, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

Jefferson, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 18:45–07:15 | Alternating 36-hour and 48-hour weeks on a Friday–Sunday schedule (3x12 or 4x12 hours per week) | Every other weekend required | 13-week contracts accepted

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an Intermediate Care/Progressive Care/Stepdown unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, manage dysrhythmias, and titrate cardiac, vasoactive, and insulin drips
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, ports, and peripheral IV access; administer blood products and maintain heparin protocols
• Provide respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP management, high-flow nasal cannula, chest tube care, and non-invasive airway management
• Care for patients with diagnoses including A-Fib with RVR, hyperglycemia, hypertension requiring drips, and heparin drip therapy
• Float to ED IVC Sitter role as needed; adhere to isolation precautions, wound care protocols, and unit documentation standards

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a compact state license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience; first-time travelers accepted
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Proficiency in cardiac telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and titration of drips
• Experience with central line care, arterial line management, PICC lines, port access, and blood product administration
• Familiarity with documentation and medication systems including Omnicell and MediTech

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing patients with CVA, seizure disorders, substance withdrawal, or total joint replacement
• Hands-on experience with continuous bladder irrigation, feeding tube care, and wound vac management
• Prior experience with ventilated patients and chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)

Why Join Us

• Structured 24-hour unit orientation plus a full first-week hospital orientation to set travelers up for success
• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to launch or grow your travel nursing career in a supportive stepdown environment