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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Asheville, NC
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $1,996 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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

Job ID: 868094


Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,996.22



Job Title


Travel RN - Charge Nurse | PCU / Clinical Decision Unit (Nights)

Location


Asheville, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) | Every other weekend required | Holidays assisted | No on-call requirement

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

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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