RN - Intermediate Care (IMC)
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

Seeking a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably with neurological experience, for an Intermediate Care unit specializing in neurological and medical intermediate patients. Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Telemetry experience
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Accessing/managing ports, phlebotomy.
• Additional skills: Triage, ICP monitoring, conscious sedation, charge nurse experience.
• Certifications: CCRN, TNCC, CPI.

Work Details

• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:45 – 19:15).
• Ratios: 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Patient 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 units.
• Orientation: 32 hours total (8-hour computer class plus two unit shifts).
• Dress Code: Navy blue and white scrubs (not provided).
• Call Requirement: None.
• Scheduling: Per unit needs.
• Special Equipment: None specified.
• Teamwork: Must demonstrate a teamwork approach and adhere to behavioral expectations.
• Call-off Policy: Strictly enforced; no RTO (return to office) after booking.

Patient Population

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

Required Testing & Compliance

• Must pass EKG/dysrhythmia competency testing prior to start.
• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, sex offender search, and education verification.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start.
• Fit testing for N95 mask or PAPR training.
• Physical exam within 1 year (or 30 days if past positive TB).
• Immunizations and titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination), Flu vaccine or approved exemption.
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year.
• Annual compliance and facility-specific mandatory education.
• Medication safety training.
• Other facility-specific documents and agreements required prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be reviewed against the unit description, not just clinical track.
• Neuro experience must be clearly communicated if limited.
• EPIC test-out option available for experienced candidates (optional).
• Interview with manager required before offer.
• Strong adherence to call-off and behavioral policies is mandatory.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with neurological and telemetry skills who have prior travel contract experience and are looking for a 13-week travel assignment in North Carolina.