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

Job ID: 901410

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location


Asheville, NC | Progressive Care Unit / Stepdown

Schedule / Job Type


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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Progressive Care Unit with a 4:1 patient ratio (up to 5:1 when stretched)
• Perform neurological and spinal assessments, including neuro and spinal checks and 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 and patient lifts
• Document and manage patient care using Cerner EMR
• Float to stepdown and med-surg units as needed

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Neuro and trauma care experience required

• Strong background in neuro and trauma care within a progressive care or stepdown setting
• Experience with Cerner EMR
• Familiarity with specialized equipment including Skylift, patient lifts, and chest tube management

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced progressive care environment with a collaborative, team-oriented staff
• Gain valuable experience in neuro and trauma care within a well-established acute care setting