Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Brevard, NC

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed acute care unit utilizing a Team-Based Care model, collaborating daily with MDs, case management, pharmacy, and PT/OT to address patient care, treatment, and discharge needs. Operate unit equipment including IV pumps, SCDs, Nova Stat glucometer, wound vac, Baxter feeding pump, lift equipment, and Pyxis medication dispensing system.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Brevard, North Carolina, 28712!

Job Title

Travel RN – Acute Care / PCU (Night Shift)

Location

Brevard, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Projected Start: August 27, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed acute care unit utilizing a Team-Based Care model, collaborating daily with MDs, case management, pharmacy, and PT/OT to address patient care, treatment, and discharge needs
• Manage patients across varying acuity levels including Med-Surg and ICU/Stepdown, with patient ratios of 2–4:1 (SD/ICU) and 5–6:1 (Med-Surg)
• Perform and assist with procedures including IV starts, central venous line (CVL) and arterial line management, Foley catheter insertion, EKG monitoring, and wound care
• Operate unit equipment including IV pumps, SCDs, Nova Stat glucometer, wound vac, Baxter feeding pump, lift equipment, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Document patient care accurately using the Cerner EMR system
• Participate in weekend rotation (3 Mondays and Fridays per 6-week schedule) and holidays per staffing matrix; float to TCU as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• BLS certification required prior to start
• ACLS certification required prior to end of orientation
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment caring for all levels of acuity

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ICU or Stepdown/PCU experience strongly preferred; candidates with this background will be given first consideration
• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg experience preferred
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, team-based acute care environment that values interdisciplinary communication and high-quality patient outcomes
• Gain experience in a unit that manages a broad spectrum of patient acuity, offering diverse clinical exposure in a supportive setting