Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse - Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Experience the welcoming charm of North Carolina with a travel nursing assignment in Kings Mountain. This opportunity offers the perfect blend of professional challenge and personal adventure, placing you in a region known for its warm hospitality and access to scenic parks, historic sites, and vibrant local culture. Take advantage of your downtime to explore the rolling foothills, charming downtowns, and the beauty of the surrounding area.

This travel RN role in a progressive care (stepdown) setting not only expands your clinical expertise by exposing you to diverse patient populations and fast-paced environments, but also accelerates your professional growth through collaboration with experienced leaders and dedicated teams. With exposure to region-wide best practices, you'll enhance your skills in clinical care and broaden your nursing resume through hands-on experience with complex cases in a dynamic hospital network.

Schedule/Hours:

• Schedule cycle: Every 6 weeks
• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
• Possibility of low census call; on-call up to 3a (Nights) or 3p (Days)
• Holiday expectations: Work 75% of holidays

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum 18 months of recent PCU RN experience
• Will consider first-time travelers
• Active RN license in state of practice
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proven competency in cardiac drips/gtts, rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, blood products, wound care, central line management
• Comfortable with floating among multiple regional facilities as needed

Responsibilities:

• Care for patients with diagnoses such as CHF, dysrhythmias, chest pain, stroke, respiratory illnesses, diabetes, and more
• Manage a patient load of 1:4 (typical), up to 1:5 based on acuity
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including charge nurses, CNAs, phlebotomists, RT, hospitalists, intensivists, and telemonitoring specialists
• Utilize EPIC EMR and operate standard medical technology (Alaris pumps, Omnicell dispensing, Phillips monitors)

Benefits & Travel Perks:

• Generous tax-advantaged stipends and premium compensation
• Travel assistance and paid travel time when floating between facilities mid-shift
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings options for long-term security
• Stable employment in an in-demand field
• Free parking and navy scrubs provided
• Supportive, family-oriented unit culture

Ready for your next rewarding travel experience in North Carolina? Apply today to advance your nursing career and enjoy unforgettable adventures along the way!