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

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | 13–26 Week Contracts Available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to cardiac telemetry patients with diagnoses including Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker/ICD implantations, and Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization
• Manage and monitor cardiac drips including Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, and Diltiazem
• Perform specialized procedures including Sheath Pulls, TR Bands, and Femstop
• Document patient care using EPIC and communicate using SBAR; administer medications via Pyxis
• Float to other units within or near the facility as needed based on staffing requirements
• Work a minimum of 5–6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period; may be assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and expected to report during catastrophic events or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active NC or Compact RN license (license pending at time of submission is acceptable)
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, IMC, or Stepdown nursing
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Must be open to floating within and near the facility as needed
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are welcome; a local rate will apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Strong comfort level working in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry environment with a 1:5–6 patient ratio
• Experience with cardiac drip management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records system
• First-time travelers are accepted and encouraged to apply

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac unit with exposure to a wide range of specialized cardiac procedures and patient populations
• Flexible contract lengths of 13–26 weeks available, with the option for 36- or 48-hour weekly contract structures