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

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

Job Title

Travel RN – PCU / Clinical Decision Unit (Days)

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Projected Start: August 10, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Receive admitted patients from the Emergency Department and complete thorough Admission Assessments in a fast-paced Clinical Decision / Direct Admit Unit focused on ED decompression and enhanced throughput
• Perform Medication Reconciliation and initiate acute care orders to reduce overall patient length of stay
• Provide step-down and medical-surgical level care for patients presenting with a wide variety of diagnoses at a 1:5 step-down or 1:6 med-surg patient ratio
• Document all patient care activities accurately using Cerner electronic health records
• Operate Baxter IV pumps and perform minimal bedside procedures consistent with the unit environment
• Float to other units within skill set as needed and assist with holiday coverage on an every-other-weekend schedule

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in MedSurg, Telemetry (remote), and Step-Down / PCU level care
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with Cerner documentation system
• Strong teamwork orientation with a positive attitude suited for a high-volume, quick-turnover environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge Nurse experience or willingness to serve in a charge capacity
• Additional clinical certifications beyond the required minimums
• Well-rounded clinical background across multiple diagnoses and patient populations

Why Join Us

• Travel nurses on this unit frequently request extensions, with several having remained on assignment for multiple years, reflecting a highly supportive and engaged team environment
• Additional optional opportunities may be available within the facility, including centralized telemetry monitoring and ED transport nursing roles, providing variety and expanded clinical experience during your assignment

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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