TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Hickory, North Carolina, 28601!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Location
Hickory, North Carolina
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 13-Week Assignment
Key Responsibilities
- Provide progressive care nursing for adult and geriatric patients on a 20-bed Neuro Progressive Care Unit
- Care for patients with stable post-stroke conditions, stable neuro-surgical recovery, and overflow telemetry and medical patients
- Monitor and manage neuro-orthopedic surgical patients and neuro-medical stroke patients
- Maintain a patient ratio of 5:1, delivering safe and effective bedside care throughout 12-hour night shifts
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately using Cerner EHR
- Float as needed to Medical, Telemetry, and related units per facility requirements
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a PCU, Neuro, or Step-Down setting
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and neurological patient populations
- Proficiency with Cerner or comparable electronic health record system
- Must reside 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify as a travel candidate
- Ability to start on one of the designated facility orientation dates
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience with stroke, neuro-surgical, or neuro-orthopedic patient populations
- Comfort floating to Medical and Telemetry units
- Previous travel nursing experience in a hospital setting
Why Join Us
- Join a well-established regional medical center home to a dedicated Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, and Level 3 NICU, offering a clinically rich travel experience
- No on-call requirements, providing a predictable and stable schedule throughout your 13-week contract