Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

• Charlotte, NC

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week, temporary travel assignment (13–26 weeks)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an Intermediate Care/Progressive Care Unit with a focus on neurological and medical intermediate patients.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, administering treatments such as IV starts, drips, vents, and telemetry.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet patient care goals and uphold organizational standards.
• Adhere to patient safety protocols, including call-off policies and holiday work requirements.
• Document patient interactions accurately using electronic systems such as EPIC and PYXIS.
• Maintain a teamwork-focused approach, ensuring compliance with behavioral expectations and safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina or a compact state, with in-hand certification at start.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably with neuro or intermediate population.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIH (training and certification).
• Successful completion of EKG testing prior to start date.
• Experience with telemetry, vent management, IV start, and medication drips.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Additional certifications: CCRN, TNCC, CPI.
• Experience with triage, ICP, conscious sedation, and charge nurse responsibilities.
• Ability to float within hospital or to adjacent facilities, depending on census.
• Charting proficiency in systems such as Epic.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a highly specialized neurological and medical intermediate unit.
• Supportive team environment with flexible scheduling options and growth potential.
• Engage in a rewarding role providing critical care to diverse patient populations.

Additional Notes

• Call-offs and RTO requests are strictly managed; no work onsite after booking.
• Must be willing to work holidays—Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
• Floating required to other intermediate and critical care units.
• Shift timings are 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with self-scheduling approved by staff.
• Candidates must complete orientation, including a computer class and unit shifts.
• Must adhere to fatigue policies limiting work to 5 consecutive days and 60 hours/week.