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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - IMC

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for an Intermediate Care (IMC) unit specializing in neurological and medical intermediate patients. The unit focuses on neuro stepdown care with a patient census up to 24. The role requires strong teamwork, adherence to call-off policies, and the ability to titrate Levo (levothyroxine).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of stepdown experience, with stepdown experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Cardiac monitoring experience
• Emergency response skills for telemetry patients, including rapid response/code team use
• Dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• TR Band management skills
• IV insulin protocol skills and insulin drip titration skills
• Feeding tube care and management skills
• Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) skills
• Blood product administration skills
• Central line care and management skills

Work Details

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Ratios: Approximately 1:3-4 (days and nights)
• Float Requirement: Yes, to other intermediate areas and critical care units (ICU/Stepdown)
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 3 weekend shifts every 6 weeks
• Scheduling: Per unit needs; no call-off or RTO (return to office) allowed after booking or onsite
• Orientation: 32 hours total (8-hour computer class plus two shifts on unit)
• Dress Code: Navy blue and white scrubs

Patient Population

Intermediate care patients with a neurological subspecialty focus, including medical intermediate patients.

Required Testing & Competencies

• Must pass EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam within 72 hours of assignment start (minimum 82% score required)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Color blindness testing within 1 year
• Background check within 6 months
• Drug screening within 6 months
• Various health screenings including TB test, immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella), flu vaccination or exemption
• Physical exam (per travel agency standards)
• Education verification and licensure verification as applicable

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Completion of hospital-specific orientation and compliance training modules
• Submission of photo for badge creation (passport style, white background, business attire)
• Adherence to hospital policies including confidentiality, bloodborne pathogens training, medication safety, and annual compliance training
• Completion of Epic system training or test-out option if eligible

Important Notes

• Strong adherence to call-off policy is strictly enforced; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
• Teamwork and professional behavior expected in all interactions with patients and staff
• Candidates must have prior travel experience; no first-time travelers accepted for this unit
• Candidates must be able to titrate Levo (levothyroxine)
• Orientation and interview with management required prior to assignment start

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized neuro-intermediate care setting with a supportive team environment.