Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU / Step-Down)

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days | 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Receive admitted patients from the Emergency Department and complete comprehensive Admission Assessments and Medication Reconciliation
• Initiate and manage acute care orders to support reduced length of stay and enhanced patient throughput
• Provide direct patient care in a 40-bed Clinical Decision and Direct Admit Unit serving a wide variety of diagnoses
• Utilize Cerner for clinical documentation and Baxter IV pumps for medication delivery
• Participate in telemetry monitoring oversight and/or ED transport of higher-acuity patients as additional unit opportunities arise
• 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 in good standing
• 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 Cerner documentation system
• Strong teamwork orientation with a positive attitude suited for a fast-paced, high-turnover environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Travel nurses frequently request extensions on this assignment, reflecting a highly supportive and engaging unit culture
• Additional role opportunities available within the facility, including centralized Telemetry monitoring and ED Transport nursing positions