Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $2,030 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: 07/27/2026
• 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 | Onsite | Night Shift (12-Hour Nights, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 36 Hours per Week | 13–26 Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity, fast-paced cardiac and stroke stepdown unit with patient ratios of 1:5–6
• Care for stable pre- and post-procedure cardiac patients including those recovering from pacemaker implantation, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement, cardiac catheterization, and interventional peripheral vascular procedures
• Manage and titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone
• Monitor and interpret telemetry for patients with diagnoses including unstable angina, CHF, dysrhythmias, CVA, and TIA
• Utilize unit systems including Pyxis, EPIC (Dimensions), and SBAR communication framework
• Float within or near the facility as needed and participate in on-call rotation based on patient census

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in NC or a Compact state (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
• 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
• Experience with cardiac drips and PCI patient care
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers will be considered
• Familiarity with EPIC (Dimensions) electronic health records system
• Experience caring for patients requiring Bipap (chronic use), high-flow oxygen, and non-rebreather masks in a stepdown environment

Why Join Us

• Work on a dynamic, high-volume cardiac and stroke unit with strong team support including a dedicated team lead to assist with admissions and discharges
• Flexible contract lengths of 13–26 weeks with self-scheduling options available

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #757733. 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