Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Charlotte, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Charlotte, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 19 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Neuro)

Location

Charlotte, NC | Intermediate Care / Stepdown

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Nights (18:45–07:15) | 3x12 per week | 36- and 48-hour weeks may be available | Contracts of 16 weeks or longer considered, through February 27, 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate-level nursing care to a sub-specialized neurological and medical intermediate patient population with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio on a 24-bed unit
• Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips, including levophed (LEVO), and manage IV insulin protocols and heparin protocols
• Monitor and interpret telemetry/dysrhythmias; respond to and coordinate with Rapid Response and Code teams as needed
• Manage complex neurological patients including those with CVA, intracranial bleeds, traumatic brain injury, craniotomy, lumbar drains, and post-TPA care; Neuro Stepdown experience is strongly preferred and must be disclosed if limited
• Perform and oversee respiratory management including BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, and ventilated patient care
• Float as needed to other intermediate areas and critical care (ICU/Stepdown) within or near the facility; expected to work a minimum of 3 weekend shifts every six weeks

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; unit does not accept first-time travelers
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Epic EMR experience required ; unit also uses Pyxis and SBAR
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Demonstrated proficiency in Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, and Telemetry settings; cardiac monitoring, emergency response, neurological/psychiatric, respiratory, IV therapy, and wound care skills required as detailed in the specialty skill set
• Local candidates are welcome; a lower bill rate applies for candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Port access/management and phlebotomy experience
• Experience with triage, intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, and conscious sedation
• Charge nurse experience
• Certifications: CCRN, TNCC, and/or CPI

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized neuro-intermediate environment with a diverse and clinically complex patient population, supporting professional growth in both neurological and medical intermediate care
• Longer-term contract opportunities available through February 2027, offering extended stability for experienced travel nurses

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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