Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

Location

• Salisbury, NC

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, day shifts, 12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM), 13-26 week assignments, with potential for 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care for cardiac and stroke patients in a busy, fast-paced cardiac stepdown unit
• Manage pre/post procedure cardiac patients, including pacemaker implants, ICDs, and cardiac catheterizations
• Titrate and monitor cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone
• Administer oxygen therapy and respiratory support, including high-flow O2, Bipap (chronic use only), and non-rebreather masks
• Perform assessments, monitor telemetry and pulse oximetry, and manage patients with unstable angina, CHF, arrhythmias, and new CVAs or TIAs
• Support unit operations including admissions, discharges, and patient turnover of 78-90 patients weekly

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent cardiac telemetry and stepdown experience in a high-acuity setting
• Valid ACLS, BCLS, and NIH certifications
• Skills in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and post-procedure patient care
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with patient ratios of 1:5-6 (must be comfortable with 6 patients)
• Ability to pass EKG testing prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with titrating cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Dopamine
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred but first-time travelers are accepted
• Familiarity with COVID-positive patient management, including use of opti-flow and Bipap devices

Why Join Us

• Join a dedicated team in a highly dynamic cardiac unit with opportunities to gain intensive cardiovascular experience
• Engage in a supportive environment with a team lead to assist with patient admissions and discharges, ensuring smooth workflow

Additional Details

• No block scheduling or holiday RTO allowed
• RTO requests limited to 7 days maximum
• Unit operates with self-scheduling oversight
• Orientation: 36 hours of hospital orientation required on day one
• Scrubs: Navy blue, white, or a mix of both (uniforms and jackets)
• Must be available for orientation every day of week one
• COVID-positive patients are managed within designated COVID units using appropriate PPE and respiratory support devices