Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Travel RN – Stepdown / PCU / IMC

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days | 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within a large regional referral hospital
• Monitor and assess patients requiring intermediate-level care, including continuous cardiac monitoring and telemetry
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols
• Document patient assessments, care provided, and clinical outcomes accurately and in a timely manner
• Respond to changes in patient condition and escalate care appropriately as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina or a compact state
• Minimum of 2 years of recent clinical experience in a Stepdown, PCU, or IMC setting
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage intermediate-acuity patients in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a Stepdown or PCU environment
• Experience working within a large, high-volume regional referral or trauma center
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and cardiac care protocols

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized, high-acuity facility serving as the region's referral center for trauma, stroke, and specialty care
• Gain valuable experience in a dynamic clinical environment that consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation for clinical quality