PCU/Stepdown Nurse (RN) | Asheville, North Carolina

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Job Description

Make a meaningful impact each day as a Registered Nurse in a Stepdown setting. In this contract assignment, youll work with a dynamic, experienced team in a high-acuity environment, providing top-tier care for both intensive care and PCU-level patients.

Schedule/Hours:

• 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday support scheduled as needed

Key Qualifications:

• Current RN license with recent Medical ICU experience in a large facility
• Proficiency with hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management
• Ability to effectively manage advanced critical care pharmacology, including IV sedation, paralytics, and vasopressors
• Skilled in central line management and advanced monitoring techniques
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Strong critical thinking skills, adaptability, and collaborative spirit
• Comfortable assisting providers with bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion and intubation

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct patient care on a 10-bed unit serving as ICU/PCU overflow
• Maintain RN-to-patient ratios of 2:1 (ICU) and 4-5:1 (PCU)
• Use lift equipment, targeted temperature management, ventilators, IV pumps, and more
• Ensure clear patient handoffs with bedside shift reports
• Participate in nurse leader rounding as relief charge RN
• Document all care efficiently using Cerner EMR
• Float to other units as needed to provide flexible coverage

Unit Environment & Advantages:

• Recent investment in advanced equipment and technology
• Experienced, supportive staff with strong tenure
• Charge nurse always out of staffing for additional leadership support
• Navy blue or white scrubs dress code
• Recognized for clinical excellence and teamwork

Elevate your career in a collaborative, technology-forward environment. If youre a critical thinker committed to outstanding patient care, apply now and take the next step in your nursing journey!