Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Salisbury, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Stepdown
Location: Salisbury, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Cardiac Stepdown RN in Salisbury, North Carolina, 28144!

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

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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