Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Asheville, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Asheville, 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 Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!

Job ID: 901353

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location


Asheville, NC | Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown)

Schedule / Job Type


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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Progressive Care Unit with a patient ratio of 4:1 (up to 5:1 when stretched)
• Perform neuro and spinal checks, C-collar placement, and TLSO brace management
• Manage chest tubes, PCA pumps, IV infusions, lumbar drains, and feeding tube placement
• Administer blood transfusions and monitor patients requiring tracheostomy care
• Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation and patient management
• Float to stepdown and med-surg units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Neuro and trauma care experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Strong background in neuro and trauma care within a progressive care or stepdown setting
• Experience with Cerner EMR
• Familiarity with patient lift equipment and Skylift systems

Why Join Us

• Join a well-staffed, high-acuity progressive care unit with a collaborative team environment in a scenic Western North Carolina location
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced nursing staff in a specialty-focused unit with diverse procedural exposure

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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