Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Stepdown
Location: Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a cardiac stepdown/telemetry unit managing diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, cardiomyopathies, and vascular conditions
• Monitor and care for post-procedural patients following CABG, TAVR, Mitral Clip, pacemaker placements, post-cath, post-DCCV, and electrophysiology procedures
• Operate and interpret specialized equipment including EKG, arterial lines, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, Doppler, and bladder scanner
• Document using EPIC and communicate via SBAR; administer medications via Pyxis
• Float to other units as needed and provide weekend coverage (expected 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period); must be willing to work holidays
• May be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and expected to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac nursing experience required
• Must be willing to float within and near the facility as needed
• Must be available to work a minimum of 2 of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are welcome to apply; a local pay rate will apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience in a Med/Surg, Telemetry, or Stepdown setting preferred
• First-time travelers with at least 2 years of cardiac experience are welcome to apply
• Familiarity with sheath management and removal, epicardial pacing wires, and chest tube care

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity cardiac environment with exposure to a wide range of advanced cardiac and vascular procedures and specialized equipment
• Longer contract extensions through early 2027 may be available for the right candidate

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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