Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Catheterization Laboratory, Cerner, Cross-Functional, Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Hospital Systems, Intravenous Therapies, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Billing, Nursing, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Telemetry
Job Title
Travel RN – Cardiac Step-Down (IMC/PCU)
LocationAsheville, North Carolina
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13 Weeks | Nights | 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Full-Time | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 15-bed Cardiac Step-Down unit with a 3–4:1 RN-to-patient ratio
- Monitor and manage patients post-EP lab and post-cath lab procedures
- Operate and manage telemetry monitoring, sheaths, and intravenous drips (gtts)
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge RNs and Patient Care Technicians during night shift
- Document all patient care activities accurately using Cerner EMR
- Float to all Med-Surg and Step-Down units as needed per staffing requirements
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina or compact state
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a PCU, IMC, or Step-Down setting
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Proficiency with telemetry monitoring, sheath management, and IV drip administration
- Availability to work 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior charge nurse experience in a cardiac or step-down environment
- Experience with Cerner EMR
- Background in post-EP lab or post-cath lab patient care
Why Join Us- Join a high-acuity cardiac unit within a nationally recognized, award-winning hospital system that has been identified among the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for clinical quality
- Work within a Magnet-designated facility known for nursing excellence, offering a collaborative and supportive team environment