Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Roanoke Rapids, NC

Assist with and monitor patients undergoing procedures including chest tube insertion, central line insertion, HD tunneled catheter insertion, and thoracentesis. Care for patients presenting with chest pain, R/O MI, CHF, PE, GI bleed, COPD, respiratory failure, diabetes, and acute/chronic renal failure.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, 27870!

Job ID: 901714
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU / IMC / Stepdown)
Location

Roanoke Rapids, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) | 12-Hour Shifts | Expected 36 Hours/Week
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a progressive care/medical intermediate unit with an average census of 25-30 patients across 35 total beds
• Manage and titrate vasoactive drips including Nitroglycerin, Cardene, and Cardizem
• Care for patients presenting with chest pain, R/O MI, CHF, PE, GI bleed, COPD, respiratory failure, diabetes, and acute/chronic renal failure
• Assist with and monitor patients undergoing procedures including chest tube insertion, central line insertion, HD tunneled catheter insertion, and thoracentesis
• Maintain RN patient ratios of 1:5 (flex to 1:6) on medical beds and up to 1:4 on intermediate beds; charge nurse ratio 1:2
• Float to ED, Med-Surg, or ICU as needed based on unit demands

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS - Basic Life Support Certification (Healthcare Provider), issued by AHA - Required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, issued by AHA - Required
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification - Required
• IV Insertion proficiency required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Must reside at least 80 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with EPIC electronic health records system
• Familiarity with top diagnoses including MI, CVA, HTN, CHF, peritoneal dialysis, and diabetes management
• Experience in a progressive care, stepdown, or medical intermediate unit setting

Why Join Us

• Flexible self-scheduling options available based on unit and manager needs
• Opportunity to work in a well-structured unit with defined patient ratios and a diverse clinical case mix