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

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Projected Start: August 10, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Progressive Care Unit with a patient ratio of 4:1 (up to 5:1 when stretched)
• Perform neurological and spinal assessments, including 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 patient responses
• Operate unit equipment including IV pumps, Skylift, and patient lifts; document care using Cerner EMR
• Float to stepdown and med-surg units as needed; collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including CNCs, CNAs, and HUCs

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a Progressive Care, Stepdown, or IMC setting
• Neuro and trauma care experience required
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Dedicated neuro and trauma unit experience strongly preferred
• Experience with lumbar drain management and complex neurological patient populations
• Team-oriented, patient-focused approach to care delivery

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-staffed, structured PCU environment with clear team support across all shifts
• Gain valuable experience in a high-acuity neuro and trauma progressive care setting in a scenic 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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