Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location: Asheville, NC
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 8/25/2026
Salary: $2016/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Days
Job Details
Job Title
Travel RN – Stepdown / PCU (IMC)
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | Days | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting
- Monitor and assess patients requiring intermediate-level care, including telemetry monitoring
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
- Document patient assessments, care provided, and changes in condition accurately and in a timely manner
- Respond to changes in patient status and escalate care as clinically appropriate
Required Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina or a compact state
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a PCU, Stepdown, or IMC setting
- Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
- Proficiency with telemetry monitoring and interpretation
- Ability to meet facility compliance and credentialing requirements prior to start
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel nursing experience in a Stepdown or PCU environment
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems used in acute care settings
- Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills in an intermediate care environment
Why Join Us
- 13-week travel contract offering the opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience in a well-regarded acute care facility in western North Carolina
- Supportive placement process with a dedicated team to assist you through credentialing and onboarding
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