IMC Registered Nurse
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - IMC (Intermediate Care)

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

Job Summary

• Work on an Intermediate Care unit specializing in neurological and medical intermediate patients.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients; unit max census 24 patients.
• Night shifts available: 12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
• Shift options include 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Floating required to other intermediate and critical care areas.
• Weekend requirement: 3 weekends every 6 weeks (6 weekend shifts total).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, with telemetry experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Intermediate Care nursing experience.
• Neurology nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in triage, intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, conscious sedation, and charge nurse experience.
• Certifications such as CCRN, TNCC, and CPI are preferred.

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 32 hours (8 hours computer class + 2 shifts on unit).
• Must complete medication safety and other required facility-specific training modules.
• Scrubs: Navy blue and white combinations allowed.

Patient Population

• Intermediate care patients with neurological sub-specialty and medical intermediate conditions.

Systems Used

• PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR communication tools.

Scheduling

• Schedule is made to fill gaps based on unit needs.
• Interview with manager required before offer.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, and national criminal databases required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification for highest degree earned.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required.
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training required.
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination).
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray within 5 years and physician-signed TB questionnaire required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required.
• Must complete annual compliance training and facility-specific education modules.
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation checklist (for North Carolina travel candidates).
• Must sign confidentiality agreement and other facility policies prior to start.
• Must upload a passport-style photo for badge creation (specific photo requirements apply).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide interview availability within 72 hours of submission.
• Candidates must complete the Corp ID and I-Learn account setup within 24 hours of receiving instructions to avoid start delays.
• Floating to other units is mandatory.
• Weekend shifts are required as part of the schedule.
• Strict adherence to call-off policy is enforced; violations may lead to cancellation.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam must be passed with a minimum score of 82% within 72 hours of assignment start.

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with intermediate care experience, especially those comfortable with neurological patient populations and telemetry skills, seeking a travel contract in North Carolina.