Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

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