Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $1,932 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: 07/20/2026
• 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 and stroke unit managing a wide range of diagnoses including unstable angina, CHF, dysrhythmias, CVA, TIA, and pre/post cardiac intervention patients
• Initiate IVs, monitor telemetry, and manage cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone; titrate drips as required
• Care for stable pre- and post-procedure patients including pacemaker implantation, implanted cardioverter/defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, and peripheral vascular interventions
• Operate and monitor special equipment including telemetry, pulse oximetry, high-flow oxygen, non-rebreather masks, and BiPAP (chronic use only)
• Manage a patient assignment of up to 5–6 patients in a fast-paced environment with high patient turnover (approximately 78–90 patients per week unit-wide)
• Participate in on-call rotations, floating within or near the facility as needed, and adhere to weekend scheduling requirements (every other weekend, 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays per 6-week period)

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, telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip management, and PCI patient care
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Comfort with self-scheduling guidelines, floating, and on-call requirements as outlined by unit leadership

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 opti-flow or BiPAP in a surge or COVID-designated unit environment

Why Join Us

• Contract length of 13–26 weeks available with 36-hour weekly guarantees, offering flexibility and stability for traveling clinicians
• Work alongside a dedicated team lead who assists with admissions and discharges, providing added support in a high-volume unit environment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #754794. 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