Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $1,985 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: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Salisbury, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts (18:45–07:15) | Friday, Saturday & Sunday | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity, fast-paced cardiac and stroke stepdown unit managing stable pre- and post-procedure cardiac patients
• Manage and titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone; experience with PCI and TR bands required
• Monitor and care for patients with diagnoses including unstable angina, CHF, dysrhythmias, CVA, TIA, and low-risk chest pain
• Perform IV starts and continuous telemetry monitoring; operate pulse oximetry and high-flow O2 equipment
• Manage patient assignments with expected ratios of 1:5–6, with comfort managing up to 6 patients during surge; unit typically turns over 78–90 patients per week
• Participate in on-call and float requirements as determined by patient census and unit needs; self-scheduling with leadership oversight

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a cardiac stepdown or similarly high-acuity setting with comparable patient ratios
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS/BCLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• Proficiency in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip management, and care of pre/post cardiac procedure patients
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are welcome to apply; a different rate applies for local candidates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers will be considered
• Familiarity with Pyxis, Epic (Dimensions), and SBAR communication framework
• Experience caring for patients on BiPAP (chronic use), non-rebreather masks, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Comfort with high patient turnover environments and rapid admission/discharge workflows

Why Join Us

• Contract lengths of 13–26 weeks available, offering flexibility for travel clinicians seeking short- or mid-term assignments
• Unit is supported by a team lead to assist with admissions and discharges, providing additional structure in a high-volume environment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #789234. 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: 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