Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $1,932 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Salisbury, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift (12-Hour Nights, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 3x12)

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 per shift with potential for high turnover (78–90 patients per week unit-wide)
• Care for stable pre- and post-procedure cardiac patients including those with pacemaker implantation, implantable cardioverter/defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, and interventional peripheral vascular procedures
• Manage and titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, Amiodarone, and other vasoactive medications
• Monitor and care for patients with diagnoses including unstable angina, CHF, dysrhythmias, CVA, TIA, and low-risk chest pain
• Operate and interpret telemetry monitoring and pulse oximetry; manage patients on non-rebreather masks, BiPAP (chronic use only), and high-flow oxygen with stable saturations
• Float within or near the facility as needed; participate in on-call rotation based on patient census; work every other weekend and required weekday rotations within a 6-week scheduling period

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact state license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a cardiac stepdown or similarly high-acuity setting with comparable patient ratios and acuity levels
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
• Proficiency with IV insertion and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with cardiac drips, PCI patients, and pre/post cardiac procedure care
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers will be considered)
• Familiarity with Pyxis medication dispensing, EPIC (Dimensions) documentation, and SBAR communication
• Experience caring for patients on opti-flow, BiPAP, or high-flow oxygen in a stepdown environment

Why Join Us

• Contract length flexibility with assignments ranging from 13 to 26 weeks and 36 hours per week offered
• Work on a dynamic, fast-paced cardiac and stroke unit supported by a team lead to assist with admissions and discharges

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #750828. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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