Travel Registered Nurse RN Care&PCU

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Charlotte, NC

Agency: Malone Healthcare

Pay: $1,966 per week

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position
Key Responsibilities

Provide intermediate-level nursing care to a sub-specialized neurological and medical intermediate patient population with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio on a 24-bed unit
Perform cardiac monitoring duties including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, and activation of Rapid Response/Code teams
Manage complex neurological patients including those with CVA, intracranial bleeds, traumatic brain injury, craniotomy, aneurysm repair, lumbar drains, and post-TPA care; Neuro experience is strongly preferred and must be disclosed if limited
Administer and titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips, including Levophed (LEVO) , heparin protocols, thrombolytic agents, PCA, and IV insulin drips
Provide comprehensive respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy management, chest tube care, and interpretation of ABGs
Float to other intermediate areas and critical care as needed; expected to work a minimum of 3 weekend shifts every six weeks
Required Qualifications

Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license
Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Proficiency in Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, and Telemetry settings required
Demonstrated ability to titrate vasoactive drips including Levophed (LEVO) ; experience with cardiac drips, heparin protocols, and IV insulin titration required
Epic EMR experience required ; must also be proficient with Pyxis and SBAR communication
Must pass EKG testing prior to start
Local candidates are welcome; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility should be aware that a lower rate applies
Preferred Experience / Skills

Experience accessing and managing ports and performing phlebotomy
Experience with triage, intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, and conscious sedation
Charge nurse experience
Preferred certifications: CCRN, TNCC, CPI
Why Join Us

Opportunity to work in a specialized neuro-intermediate environment with a consistent patient population and structured orientation (32 hours including classroom and on-unit training)
Extended contract length available through early 2027, offering stability and continuity for experienced travel nurses