Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Travel RN – PCU / Clinical Decision Unit (Days)

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Projected Start: August 10, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Receive admitted patients from the Emergency Department and complete thorough Admission Assessments in a fast-paced Clinical Decision / Direct Admit Unit focused on ED decompression and enhanced throughput
• Perform Medication Reconciliation and initiate acute care orders to reduce overall patient length of stay
• Provide step-down and medical-surgical level care for patients presenting with a wide variety of diagnoses at a 1:5 step-down or 1:6 med-surg patient ratio
• Document all patient care activities accurately using Cerner electronic health records
• Operate Baxter IV pumps and perform minimal bedside procedures consistent with the unit environment
• Float to other units within skill set as needed and assist with holiday coverage on an every-other-weekend schedule

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in MedSurg, Telemetry (remote), and Step-Down / PCU level care
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with Cerner documentation system
• Strong teamwork orientation with a positive attitude suited for a high-volume, quick-turnover environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge Nurse experience or willingness to serve in a charge capacity
• Additional clinical certifications beyond the required minimums
• Well-rounded clinical background across multiple diagnoses and patient populations

Why Join Us

• Travel nurses on this unit frequently request extensions, with several having remained on assignment for multiple years, reflecting a highly supportive and engaged team environment
• Additional optional opportunities may be available within the facility, including centralized telemetry monitoring and ED transport nursing roles, providing variety and expanded clinical experience during your assignment