IMC RN - Neuro Stepdown
Charlotte, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - IMC

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably with neurological experience. This is an Intermediate Care (IMC) unit focused on a sub-specialized neurological patient population alongside medical intermediate patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience, including neuro PCU experience
• PCU experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Telemetry experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications

• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Accessing/managing ports, phlebotomy.
• Additional skills: Triage, ICP monitoring, conscious sedation, charge nurse experience.
• Certifications: CCRN, TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute).

Work Details

• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:45 - 19:15)
• Shift Length Options: 36 or 48 hours can be offered
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Unit Census: Maximum 24 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 3 weekend shifts every 6 weeks
• Float Requirement: May float to other intermediate areas including cardiac intermediate and critical care (ICU/Stepdown)
• Call Requirement: None

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 32 hours (8-hour computer class plus two shifts on unit) after initial hospital orientation.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start.
• Must adhere strictly to call-off policy (strongly enforced).
• Teamwork approach required, meeting behavioral expectations in all interactions with patients and staff.

Patient Population

• Intermediate care patients with a neurological sub-specialty focus alongside medical intermediate patients.

Equipment & Systems

• Unit systems include Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR.
• No special equipment provided.
• Scrubs: Not provided; combination of navy blue and white acceptable.

Compliance & Requirements

• Background checks, drug screening, immunizations, and health documents required per standard clinical travel assignment protocols.
• Fit testing required (N95 or PAPR training).
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• Various competency exams including medication and dysrhythmia/EKG competency required.
• Education verification and licensure must be current and valid.
• Must complete required facility-specific orientation and compliance training.

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in an Intermediate Care unit with a neurological focus in Charlotte, NC. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience with neuro skills preferred, prior travel experience, and strong clinical competencies in telemetry, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and IV therapy care. The position offers 12-hour day shifts with a 1:4 patient ratio and requires adherence to strict call-off policies and teamwork standards.

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