PCU RN
Asheville, NC
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

🚨 Travel PCU / Step-Down RN | Days | 13-Week Contract

Join a fast-paced Clinical Decision Unit where you'll play a key role in improving patient flow, reducing ED wait times, and delivering exceptional patient care.

📍 Location: Asheville, NC
🩺 Specialty: PCU / Step-Down RN
🌞 Shift: Days | 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (3x12s)
📅 Contract: 13 Weeks

Requirements:

✅ Minimum 2 years of recent PCU/Step-Down, Med-Surg, and Telemetry experience
✅ Active RN License
✅ BLS, ACLS & NIHSS required
✅ Strong teamwork and critical thinking skills

Unit Details:

• 40-bed Clinical Decision/Direct Admit Unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio:
  • Step-Down: 1:5
  • Med-Surg: 1:6
  • Mixed Assignment: 1:5
• Free charge nurse goal with 1–2 CNAs
• EMR: Cerner
• Baxter IV pumps

Patient Population:

• Direct admissions from the Emergency Department
• Medical-Surgical patients
• Telemetry patients
• Step-Down/PCU patients
• Wide variety of acute medical diagnoses requiring rapid assessment and treatment initiation

Required Skills:

• Med-Surg, Telemetry, and PCU nursing
• Admission assessments
• Medication reconciliation
• Telemetry monitoring
• Critical thinking in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with a team-first approach

Schedule & Floating:

• Every other weekend
• No call
• Holiday rotation as needed
• Floating within your skill set required

Why You'll Love This Assignment:

⭐ Fast-paced, high-impact unit focused on patient throughput and quality care
⭐ Opportunity to work with Clinical Monitoring and ED Transport teams
⭐ Strong traveler retention—many nurses extend their contracts
⭐ Collaborative, supportive work environment with diverse patient care experience

📩 Interested? Apply today or message me for more details!