Stepdown Cardiac RN
Wilmington, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,971/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Cardiac Stepdown Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Nurse, Stepdown Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Intermediate Care Nurse, Progressive Care Nurse or Surgical Stepdown Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Stepdown Cardiac
Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Wilmington, North Carolina
- Night shift, 3x12 hours, 36 hours per week
- 13-week contract
- Locals accepted
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Cardiac Stepdown (2 years of experience)
- Cardiac Stepdown experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- Minimum 2 years of experience on the cardiac floor
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIHSS
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
Preferred Qualifications
- Arterial line management
- Wound Care/Wound Vac
- Charge experience
Clinical Focus
- Cardiac Telemetry
- PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
- Sheath removal
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Post MI
- Pre/Post Cardiac Cath
- Cardiac drip management, including titration
- Chest tubes using Emerson/Pleuravac
- External CPAP/BIPAP
- Nasal cannula
- Non-invasive airway management
Unit Details
- Ratios: 1:6, varying by acuity
- Float requirement: follows unit rotation, not first to float
- Weekend requirement: 4 per 4 weeks, flexible
- Unit orientation: 24 hours
- Scrubs: Navy
Procedures and Patient Population
- CABG
- AVR
- MVR
- TAVR
- Mitral Clip
- LAAO (Watchman procedure)
- VATS
- Carotid endarterectomy
- FEM-POP bypass
- Amputations
- Other vascular surgeries
- Cardiac surgeries
- Thoracic surgeries
- General thoracic surgery
- Post cath
- Post DCCV
- Post electrophysiology procedures
- Pacemaker placements
- Patients with atrial fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valvular disease, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, vasculitis, carotid stenosis, venous stasis, sheath management, and sheath removal
Additional Notes
- RTO after booking is not allowed
- Candidate will be interviewed before an offer is made
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
8 nurses found this helpful
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Wilmington, NC
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Wilmington, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Wilmington is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high: 89°F, average low: 70°F.
- Winter average high: 58°F, average low: 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Wilmington, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the off-peak tourist seasons.
- Wilmington is car-friendly, with relatively low traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are limited, but there are some bus routes available.
- Wilmington has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen from the many trees and plants in the area.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Wilmington.
- Wilmington offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic downtown area, visiting museums, enjoying fresh seafood at local restaurants, and engaging in outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing.
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