Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $1,732 per week

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) 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
• Employment Type: Travel

ID: 63954887 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15) Description: CROSS POSTING FOR JOB ID#: 3326145### RTO after booking is NOT allowed and is NOT allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on unit could possibly turn into a Cancel and DNR ###REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years (It is a challenging and very busy unit - must have similar experience with ratios/acuity).Traveler Experience: Yes, willing to accept first-time travelersLocals Accepted / Rate Difference: YesSkills: IV Start and Telemetry, pre and post procedure patients cardiac pts., cardiac drips, PCICerts: ACLS, BCLS, and NIH.JOB DETAILS:-Target Ratios: 1:5-6. Could fluctuate based on unit needs, but travelers must be comfortable taking 6 patients. surge.-Unit will accept 13-26 Weeks!-36 Hours Can Be Offered!-Shift: 12 HR NIGHTS; 1845 - 07:15***RTO: 7 DAY MAX for AYA AUTO OFFER*******NO BLOCK SCHEDULING****-Call Requirement: Yes; Frequency of On Call depends on patient census.-Float Requirement: YES-WEEKEND Requirement: Every other weekend, 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays in a 6-week period is required.PATIENT DIAGNOSES: We are the primary cardiac and stroke unit. Stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, implanted carioverter/defibrillators, and cardiac catheterization, TR bands. Post uncomplicated interventional peripheral vascular procedure/cardiac interventions without sheaths(s). Non-rebreather mask with stable O2 saturation (must be on pule ox, Unstable angina, low risk chest pain evaluation, CHF, Dysrhythmias, All NEW CVA, TIA patients. Run multiple drips: Cardiazem, Dopamine, Amiodarone, etc.SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: Can titrate cardizem drips Should be used to a fast passed unit. We typically turnover 78 to 90 patients a week. That means a nurse with a 6 patient assignment can end up turning over their complete assignment and starting over. We do have the addition of a team lead to assist with admissions and discharges.**Unit currently houses COVID positive patients with the use of opti-flow and BIPAP.****The high side (23) bed side of CTU is a covid unit that takes patients on opti-flow and acute Bipaps during a covid surge.SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Telemetry and pulse ox High Flow O2 (STABLE), Non-Rebreather Mask (Only if Palliative), Bipap can be used, only if it is chronic use, NO NEW BIPAP Blanketrol NO: UNSTABLE O2 W/ BIPAP, NON REBREATHER , Respiratory Rate > than 35, O2 Sat < 85% HIGH FLOW O2 must have pulse ox ordered NO CONTINUOUS KCl w/ Concentration > than 60mEq/Liter, NO NEW BIPAPUNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication):Pyxis, Dimensions (EPIC), SBARSCHEDULING TYPE: Self Scheduling per above guidelines and with oversight from leadership to balance as needed.****NO BLOCK SCHEDULING****UNIT ORIENTATION: 36 hours. Travelers must be available everyday week one for hospital orientationSCRUBS: Navy blue Scrubs or white Scrubs or a mixture of the two and Novant t-shirts are allowed all days of the week. Jackets are to be the same material (not fleece) and color as uniforms. Also, no crocs with holes.**Should be used to a fast-paced unit. We typically turn over 78 to 90 patients a week. That means a nurse with a 6-patient assignment can end up turning over their complete assignment and starting over. We do have the addition of a team lead to assist with admissions and discharges.*****Internal Notes***Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty****NO BLOCK SCHEDULING**** Modified Time:7/27/2026 4:00:00 AM Account Manager: Monica Brattich Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills : Arterial line management*, Blood Product Administration, Cardiac Telemetry, Central line care/management, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Heparin Protocols, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols*, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Manage Vasoactive drips-no titration*, Management of dysrhythmias, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oxygen administration*, Pacemakers/Temporary/Permanent, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown*, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Post Cardiac Angiogram*, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips*, Titration of Insulin drips*, TR Band*, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Wound Care/Wound Vac* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 5-6 Patient Ratios Nights : 5-6 Patient Ratios Weekends : 5-6 Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : Every other weekend, 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays in a 6 week period is required. Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 36 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults Daily Census : 37 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 41 Number of Beds : - Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : We are the primary cardiac and stroke unit. Pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, implanted carioverter/defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, TR bands. Post interventional peripheral vascular procedure/cardiac interventions without sheaths(s). . Run multiple drips: Cardiazem, Dopamine, Amiodarone, etc.***HIGH LEVEL TELEMETRY UNIT - PCU EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED Special Procedures/Unit Details : Can titrate cardizem drips Should be used to a fast passed unit. We typically turnover 78 to 90 patients a week. That means a nurse with a 6 patient assignment can end up turning over their complete assignment and starting over. We do have the addition of a team lead to assist with admissions and discharges.**Unit currently houses COVID positive patients with the use of opti-flow and BIPAP.*****PCU/Tele Skills- does not need PCU experience but must have Cardiac Tele. - ALL SKILLS ARE HARD STOP*** Special Equipment : - #Tier2 Crisis Response Compliance Candidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after signing. All testing must be completed within 48 hours. Submission Process : All units are utilizing Clinical for direct profile review Submission Details : Former Novant/New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying. Disclosure required (with hospital name/dates employed) at submission; facility approval needed. Current travel Per Diem clinicians aren't eligible for travel contracts they must choose one. Include status and intent in the submission. Local candidates ( 50 miles) : Lower rate applies. RTO : Up to 7 days auto approved (no holidays). Must work 2 of 3 major holidays. No RTO during first week. All RTO must be pre-approved. Cannot request additional RTO after signing. NC or Compact license pending OK for submittal. Floating: Candidates must be open to floating within/near facility per job description. Travel pairs : Allowed (must be on different units and disclosed). Charting : See job description. References can be pending at submission. Modules : Pre-start modules are non-billable, time spent on modules should be margined separately from orientation hours. Acute Care: ~8-10 hours of modules Non-Acute: ~4-5 hours of modules Must be completed pre-start and annually (varies by specialty) Conducted online - must use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser Submittal Details: #Tier2 Crisis Response ComplianceCandidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after signing. All testing must be completed within 48 hours. Submission Process:All units are utilizing Clinical for direct profile review Submission Details: Former Novant/New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying. Disclosure required (with hospital name/dates employed) at submission; facility approval needed.Current travel Per Diem clinicians aren't eligible for travel contracts they must choose one. Include status and intent in the submission.Local candidates ( 50 miles): Lower rate applies.RTO: Up to 7 days auto approved (no holidays). Must work 2 of 3 major holidays. No RTO during first week. All RTO must be pre-approved. Cannot request additional RTO after signing.NC or Compact license pending OK for submittal.Floating: Candidates must be open to floating within/near facility per job description.Travel pairs: Allowed (must be on different units and disclosed).Charting: See job description.References can be pending at submission.Modules:Pre-start modules are non-billable, time spent on modules should be margined separately from orientation hours.Acute Care: ~8-10 hours of modulesNon-Acute: ~4-5 hours of modulesMust be completed pre-start and annually (varies by specialty)Conducted online - must use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

Prime Staffing Job ID #37458619. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:LTC,19:00:00-07:30:00

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