Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Salisbury, NC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Salisbury, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts (18:45–07:15) | Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 36 Hours Per Week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to cardiac and stroke patients including pre- and post-procedure monitoring for pacemaker implantation, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, and peripheral vascular interventions
• Manage and titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone, and monitor patients on telemetry and pulse oximetry
• Care for patients presenting with unstable angina, low-risk chest pain, CHF, dysrhythmias, CVA, and TIA in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
• Manage patient assignments of up to 6 patients with potential for full assignment turnover within a shift, supported by a team lead for admissions and discharges
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including telemetry, high-flow O2, non-rebreather masks, and BiPAP (chronic use only)
• Document using Pyxis, EPIC (Dimensions), and SBAR communication framework; float within or near the facility as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in NC or a Compact state
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a cardiac stepdown or similarly high-acuity unit with comparable patient ratios
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
• Proficiency in IV insertion and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with cardiac drips and PCI patient care
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing TR bands and titrating Cardizem drips
• Familiarity with EPIC (Dimensions) and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Comfort working in a high-volume unit with rapid patient turnover (approximately 78–90 patients per week)

Why Join Us

• Weekend-only schedule offers a focused, consistent work pattern with contract lengths of 13–26 weeks available
• Work alongside a dedicated team lead who assists with admissions and discharges, supporting manageable workflow in a busy cardiac environment