Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Mount Airy, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Mount Airy, NC
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 906029

Job Title


Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location


Mount Airy, NC | Stepdown/PCU

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (18:45-07:15) | Onsite | 13-Week Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an IMC/PCU/Stepdown setting with a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, manage dysrhythmias, and respond using Rapid Response/Code teams as needed
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, ports, and administer blood products and heparin protocols
• Administer and manage cardiac drips including titration, IV insulin protocols, and feeding tube care
• Provide respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP management, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), and oxygen administration; interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Participate in a rotating float arrangement between Stepdown and ICU units when census is low; must be open to floating

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in IMC/PCU/Stepdown or a comparable setting
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and Stroke Life Support
• Proficiency in Meditech electronic health records system
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Local candidates are welcome; candidates within 50 miles of the facility should be aware that a lower rate applies

• Previous travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers will be considered
• Prior charge nurse experience
• Experience in a teaching hospital or community hospital setting

• Expected 36 hours per week with a self-scheduling model, offering flexibility within your contract period
• Unit orientation of 24 hours provided, supporting a structured and supported transition onto the unit