Job Title
Travel RN – Pulmonary Stepdown (IMC/PCU)
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days | 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | Full-Time | Onsite | Projected Start: June 15, 2026 | Weekend requirement: 6 Saturday or Sunday shifts per 6-week period
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a pulmonary stepdown unit with a patient ratio of 1:3–4 (stepdown) or 1:4–6 (med/surg)
- Perform tracheostomy care, chest tube management, and wound dressing changes
- Monitor and manage patients on cardiac drips and care for stable ventilated patients
- Utilize lifts and other unit equipment in accordance with safety protocols
- Document patient care accurately using Cerner EMR
- Float to other med/surg and progressive care units as needed
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of registered nursing experience
- Demonstrated experience working with tracheostomy patients
- Active RN licensure (or eligibility) in North Carolina
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Previous experience with Cerner EMR
- Background in progressive care or stepdown nursing environments
- Flexibility and demonstrated high level of clinical competence
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-staffed pulmonary stepdown unit with a collaborative day-shift team including charge nurses and patient care technicians
- Gain valuable experience managing a diverse patient population in a dynamic clinical environment