Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

Location

• Winston-Salem, NC

Schedule / Job Type

• Days, Contract (13-16 weeks), Travel or Local placement

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient care for individuals requiring telemetry monitoring, including those with chest pain, arrhythmias, pacemakers, or defibrillators.
• Manage complex cardiac cases utilizing telemetry systems and interpreting dysrhythmias.
• Administer and manage cardiac medication drips such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Amiodarone, Lasix, and Heparin.
• Follow hospital protocols using electronic medical records and medication systems, including EPIC and Pyxis.
• Complete 36 hours of unit orientation and support float assignments to other telemetry units as needed.
• Work collaboratively within a team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent telemetry nursing experience.
• Experience working with cardiac patients and dysrhythmia management.
• Ability to interpret EKGs and manage cardiac drips including indicated medications.
• Certifications: ACLS and BCLS required.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a cardiac or telemetry unit.
• Familiarity with hospital systems such as EPIC and SBAR communication.
• Comfortable with managing a variety of cardiac diagnoses and patient complexities.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a dedicated team providing specialized cardiac care in a reputable healthcare facility.
• Opportunity to gain valuable travel or local nursing experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment.