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

Registered Nurse - IMC (Intermediate Care)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
Patient Ratio: 1:4
Unit Census: Maximum 24 patients

Job Description

• Care for an intermediate patient population sub-specialized in neurological and medical intermediate patients.
• Must be able to titrate Levo (levothyroxine).
• Teamwork approach required; must meet behavioral expectations in all interactions with patients and staff.
• Strict adherence to call-off policy; call-offs or additional RTO (return to office) may lead to cancellation.
• No call requirement.
• Float to other intermediate areas such as 6A or 5A PCTU, 5C Cardiac Intermediate, and critical care units (ICU/Stepdown).
• Weekend shifts required: minimum 3 weekend shifts every six weeks.
• Unit uses Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR communication tools.
• Orientation: 32 hours total (8-hour computer class plus two shifts on unit after hospital orientation).
• Scrubs: Not provided; navy blue and white combinations acceptable.

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid Registered Nurse license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, with telemetry experience within the last year.
• One completed travel assignment; must not be a first-time traveler.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIHSS certification.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Ability to titrate levothyroxine (Levo).
• Experience with TR Band management.
• Knowledge and experience with IV insulin protocols.
• Experience with Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) and pre/post hemodialysis management.
• Blood product administration skills.
• Central line care and management.
• Experience administering thrombolytic agents.
• Ability to titrate vasoactive drips.
• Experience caring for patients with aneurysms and repair.
• Experience managing spinal cord injury patients.
• Experience managing traumatic brain injury patients.