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 – Cardiac Step-Down (IMC/PCU)

Location

Asheville, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 40-bed cardiac step-down unit serving patients with CHF, MI, chest pain, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, and post-procedural cardiac patients (cath/stent, pacer/ICD/ablation)
• Manage and titrate cardiac IV medications including nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin drip, heparin, and diuretics
• Operate unit equipment including Zoll monitors, Baxter pumps, lift equipment, and bladder scanners; document using Cerner EMR
• Perform or assist with bedside cardioversion as indicated
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4, with stretch staffing up to 1:5
• Float as needed to MedSurg units, other step-down units, COVID unit, and ER holding

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in North Carolina (or compact eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a step-down, progressive care, or PCU setting
• Telemetry experience required
• Demonstrated experience with titratable and cardiac IV medications

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with prostacyclin therapies (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin)
• Relief charge nurse experience
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR

Why Join Us

• Join a structured, well-staffed cardiac unit with dedicated charge nurses, PCTs, and unit secretarial support on every shift
• Gain specialized experience in a high-acuity cardiac environment with exposure to a broad range of cardiac diagnoses and procedures