IMC RN
Charlotte, NC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Neuro)

Location

Charlotte, NC | Intermediate Care / Stepdown

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Nights (18:45–07:15) | 3x12 per week | 36- and 48-hour weeks may be available | Contracts of 16+ weeks accepted, with a hard end date of February 27, 2027 | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate-level nursing care to a sub-specialized neurological and medical intermediate patient population with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Monitor and manage cardiac telemetry, interpret and manage dysrhythmias, and utilize Rapid Response/Code teams as needed
• Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips, including Levopamine (LEVO), heparin protocols, thrombolytic agents, IV insulin drips, and PCA
• Manage complex neurological patients including those with CVA, intracranial bleeds, traumatic brain injury, craniotomy, aneurysm repair, lumbar drains, and post-TPA care
• Perform and maintain respiratory interventions including tracheostomy care, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, chest tube management, and ABG interpretation
• Float to other intermediate areas and critical care (ICU/Stepdown) as needed per unit requirements; expected to work a minimum of 3 weekend shifts every six weeks

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, and Telemetry experience required; candidates with limited neuro experience must be screened and noted accordingly
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Epic EMR experience required; unit also uses Pyxis and SBAR
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Proficiency required in: central/PICC/peripheral line management, blood product administration, feeding tube care, continuous bladder irrigation, pre/post hemodialysis management, TR Band, wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions/PPE, and surgical drain management
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are welcome; a lower rate applies

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with port access/management and phlebotomy
• Experience with triage, intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, and conscious sedation
• Charge nurse experience
• Preferred certifications: CCRN, TNCC, CPI

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized neuro-intermediate care environment with a consistent patient population and structured orientation (approximately 32 hours, including classroom and on-unit training)
• Longer-term contract opportunity available, providing stability through an extended engagement with no on-call requirement