Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $1,932 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #755386. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others