Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Clinical Decision Unit

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days | 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | 8-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Receive admitted patients from the Emergency Department and complete thorough Admission Assessments
• Perform Medication Reconciliation and initiate acute care orders in alignment with unit protocols
• Provide step-down level care for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment
• Support ED decompression and enhanced patient throughput as a Clinical Decision and Direct Admit Unit
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health record system
• Float to other units within skill set as needed and assist with holiday coverage on a rotating basis

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in MedSurg, Telemetry (remote), and Step-Down (PCU) settings
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with Baxter IV pumps and Cerner documentation system
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to thrive in a high-acuity, quick-turnover environment
• Availability to work every other weekend and assist with holiday scheduling

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge Nurse experience or willingness to take on charge responsibilities
• Additional clinical certifications beyond minimum requirements
• Well-rounded clinical background across multiple diagnoses and patient populations

Why Join Us

• Travel nurses on this unit frequently request extensions, reflecting a strong team culture and a rewarding work environment
• Additional opportunities available within the facility, including centralized Telemetry monitoring and ED Transport Nurse roles, providing variety and professional growth during your assignment