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

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Step-Down (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)

Location

Asheville, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift | 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside nursing care on a 40-bed Cardiac Step-Down unit for patients presenting with CHF, MI, chest pain, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, and post-procedural cardiac patients (cath/stent, pacer/ICD/ablation)
• Manage and titrate cardiac IV medications including nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin drip, heparin, and diuretics
• Operate and monitor unit equipment including Zoll monitors, Baxter pumps, lift equipment, and bladder scanners; document care using Cerner EMR
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4, with stretch staffing up to 1:5 as needed
• Perform or assist with bedside cardioversion procedures
• Float to MedSurg units, other Step-Down units, COVID unit, and ER holding as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in North Carolina (or compact eligibility)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Step-Down or Progressive Care nursing experience
• Telemetry experience required
• Demonstrated experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible as a travel candidate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with prostacyclins such as Flolan, Veletri, or Remodulin
• Relief charge nurse experience
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac environment within a well-established heart center, gaining exposure to a broad range of complex cardiac patient populations
• Collaborative team environment with a focus on flexibility, compassion, and strong teamwork