Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Clyde, NC

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU / Stepdown)

Location

Clyde, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Travel | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Hours per Week Guaranteed | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 22-bed Progressive Care Unit serving an adult cardiac population, including cardiac observation, post cardiac catheterization lab patients, and cardioversion patients
• Monitor patients via telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in cardiac status
• Maintain a patient ratio of 4:1, delivering safe and effective nursing care in alignment with unit protocols
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately using the Paragon EHR system
• Float to other units as required based on facility needs
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient care goals and ensure continuity of care

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a stepdown or ICU setting
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) minimum required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring
• Must reside 60 miles or greater from facility to qualify as a travel candidate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with cardiac patient populations including cardiac observation and post-procedural care
• Familiarity with the Paragon electronic health record system
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills and the ability to adapt in a flexible work environment

Why Join Us

• Work at a Joint Commission Accredited facility with a Chest Pain Center designation, located in a scenic region near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with easy access to multiple major cities across the Southeast
• Gain valuable experience in a well-established cardiac progressive care setting within a full-service regional medical center offering a broad range of specialty services