Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown

Job Title:
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

Location:
Salisbury, NC

Schedule / Job Type:
Full-time, Night Shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care in a busy cardiac and stroke unit, including pre/post procedures and stable post-interventional patients.
• Monitor and manage cardiac patients with various diagnoses such as CHF, arrhythmias, unstable angina, and post-CVA/TIA.
• Titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone as needed.
• Conduct IV starts and telemetry monitoring, ensuring accurate medication administration and patient assessment.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient turnover on a high-volume unit.
• Support the team with the use of specialized equipment such as BIPAP, high-flow O2, and pulse oximetry.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years recent cardiac telemetry nursing experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid ACLS, BCLS, and NIH certifications.
• Ability to manage complex cardiac care, including titration of drips and post-procedure patients.
• Experience with telemetry, IV starts, and cardiac patient management.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Prior experience with COVID-positive patient care using opti-flow and BIPAP.
• Comfortable handling high patient acuity with ratios up to 1:6.
• Willingness to accept first-time traveler assignments and adapt to unit protocols.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dedicated, high-volume cardiac care team in a dynamic environment.
• Opportunity to work in a unit that handles diverse cardiac and stroke cases, advancing your critical care skills.
• Supportive leadership with flexible self-scheduling options.

Additional Details:

• Travelers accepted; local candidates welcome.
• 13-26 week assignment options with no block scheduling or holiday RTO.
• 36-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15).
• On-call required; weekend rotations included.
• Orientation: 36 hours with availability required during the first week.
• Uniform: Navy blue or white scrubs; jackets to match.
• High patient turnover with an average of 78–90 patients weekly.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity unit with a team lead available for support.