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

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 patient care on a high-acuity cardiac stepdown and stroke unit, managing a patient assignment of up to 5–6 patients with potential surge fluctuation
• Care for stable pre- and post-procedure cardiac patients including pacemaker implantation, implanted cardioverter/defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, and peripheral vascular interventions
• Initiate and titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone; manage TR bands and monitor telemetry continuously
• Assess and manage patients with diagnoses including unstable angina, CHF, dysrhythmias, CVA, TIA, and low-risk chest pain
• Operate and monitor special equipment including telemetry, pulse oximetry, high-flow O2, non-rebreather masks, and BiPAP (chronic use only)
• Participate in a fast-paced unit environment with high patient turnover (approximately 78–90 patients per week), including on-call and float responsibilities as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact state license
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a cardiac stepdown or similarly high-acuity setting with comparable patient ratios and acuity levels
• Proficiency in IV insertion and telemetry monitoring
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
• Must successfully pass EKG testing prior to start
• Ability to float within or near the facility and fulfill on-call requirements based on patient census

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience; first-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Experience managing PCI patients and titrating cardizem drips independently
• Familiarity with Pyxis, Epic (Dimensions), and SBAR communication frameworks

Why Join Us

• Contract lengths of 13–26 weeks available, offering flexibility for travel and local nurses alike
• Structured team lead support for admissions and discharges, providing additional resources in a high-volume unit environment