Acute Care, Cerner, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Healthcare, Hospital, Intensive Care, Nursing, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Pumps, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Telemetry, Wound Care
Job Title
Travel RN – Acute Care (PCU / Stepdown)
LocationSpruce Pine, North Carolina
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Days | 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | Rotating Weekends | Projected Start: 06/05/2026
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 25–27 bed acute care / PCU unit, maintaining safe and effective patient ratios on day shift
- Operate and monitor telemetry, continuous O2, BiPAP, Vapotherm, Baxter pumps, and patient lifts
- Perform wound care and other unit-level procedures as assigned
- Document accurately and efficiently using Cerner EMR
- Float to the Emergency Department as needed per unit guidelines
- Collaborate with charge nurses, PCTs, HUCs, and house supervisors as part of a team-oriented care environment
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina or compact state
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an acute care, PCU, or stepdown setting
- Demonstrated telemetry experience (required; candidates without will not be considered)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- NIHSS certification required
- Ability to work rotating weekends and maintain scheduling flexibility
Preferred Experience / Skills- ICU experience preferred; candidates with this background will be given priority consideration
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach to patient care
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a supportive acute care environment with a collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Gain valuable travel nursing experience in a community-based hospital setting in western North Carolina