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 | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift (12-Hour Nights, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 3x12)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity cardiac stepdown and stroke unit, managing a patient assignment of up to 5–6 patients per shift with potential for high turnover (78–90 patients per week unit-wide)
• Monitor and manage cardiac patients including those with unstable angina, CHF, dysrhythmias, CVA/TIA, and pre/post procedural care for pacemaker implantation, ICD placement, cardiac catheterization, and peripheral vascular interventions
• Initiate and titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, Amiodarone, and other vasoactive medications
• Operate and interpret telemetry monitoring and pulse oximetry; manage patients on non-rebreather masks, high-flow O2, and chronic BiPAP as indicated
• Utilize unit systems including Pyxis, Epic (Dimensions), and SBAR communication framework
• Participate in on-call requirements, float assignments, and required weekend and weekday scheduling obligations per unit guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in cardiac stepdown or a comparable high-acuity unit with similar patient ratios and acuity levels
• Proficiency in IV insertion and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with cardiac drips and PCI pre/post procedural care
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Must be comfortable managing a 6-patient assignment in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers will be considered
• Familiarity with Epic (Dimensions) electronic health records system
• Experience caring for patients on opti-flow and BiPAP in a stepdown or intermediate care setting

Why Join Us

• Contract length flexibility with assignments available from 13 to 26 weeks and 36 hours per week offered
• Work on a dynamic, high-volume cardiac and stroke unit supported by a team lead to assist with admissions and discharges

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #754800. 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