Travel Position | Registered Nurse - Stepdown/PCU | Asheville, NC
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit (PCU) team in Asheville, North Carolina. This role is ideal for nurses with at least two years of acute care experience who excel in fast-paced, patient-focused environments. The RN will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to adult patients requiring close monitoring between the ICU and general medical-surgical units.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Stepdown/PCU, including those with complex cardiac, respiratory, and acute medical conditions.
- Perform continuous patient assessments, monitor vital signs, telemetry, and other physiologic parameters, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, treatments, and interventions safely and accurately according to hospital protocols.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, medications, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Follow infection control, safety, and quality standards, ensuring adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Adapt quickly to new hospital environments and workflows, demonstrating flexibility and professionalism in a travel assignment.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program (BSN preferred).
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or eligibility for compact state licensure.
- Minimum of 2+ years of recent acute care experience, preferably in Stepdown/PCU, critical care, or medical-surgical units.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Ability to provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
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