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

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Night Shift | Travel Contract

Location

Asheville, NC | Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 13-Week Assignment | 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
• Manage and monitor chest tubes, PCA pumps, IV infusions, and lumbar drains
• Assist with C-collar placement, TLSO bracing, and feeding tube placement
• Administer blood transfusions and operate patient lift equipment including Skylift
• Document and manage patient records using Cerner EMR ; float to stepdown and med-surg units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina or compact state
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Experience in neuro and trauma care

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Strong background in neuro and trauma care within a PCU or stepdown setting
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR
• Experience with tracheostomy care and management
• Team-oriented, patient-focused approach to care delivery

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a well-staffed, structured PCU environment with a defined care team model including charge nurses, CNAs, and HUC support
• Gain valuable experience in a high-acuity neuro and trauma progressive care setting in a vibrant western North Carolina location

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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