Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown

Job Title
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

Location
Salisbury, NC

Schedule / Job Type
Full-time, 12-hour night shifts, weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care for cardiac patients including stable pre/post procedures such as pacemaker implants and cardiac catheterization.
• Monitor and titrate cardiac drips and manage patients with arrhythmias, CHF, unstable angina, and post-stroke care.
• Utilize telemetry and advanced respiratory equipment, including high flow oxygen and Bipap as appropriate.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure efficient patient turnover and compliance with unit protocols.
• Respond to on-call and call-off situations with flexibility to float within the hospital as needed.
• Adhere to infection control standards and perform accurate documentation on EPIC and other systems.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant telemetry or cardiac stepdown experience.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina or valid Compact license.
• Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIH.
• Experience with IV starts, telemetry, and post-procedure patient care.
• Ability to work a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with patient ratios up to 1:6.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior traveler experience or willingness to accept first-time traveler assignments.
• Experience with cardiac drips such as Amiodarone, Dopamine, and Cardizem.
• Ability to pass EKG testing prior to start.
• Comfortable with floating and covering multiple units as needed.

Why Join Us

• Engage in a dynamic, high-volume cardiac unit with a collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth while delivering impactful patient care.

Additional Details

• Shifts: 12-hour nights, 6 patients per nurse, with surge capacity up to 13 patients.
• Weekend schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Duration: 13-week assignments available.
• Must be available for hospital orientation during the first week.
• All candidates must meet travel compliance requirements within 48 hours of signing.
• Uniform: Navy blue or white scrubs, with matching jackets.
• Floating within hospital or nearby facilities is expected; candidates should be comfortable with flexibility.
• Covid-positive patients cared for with opti-flow and BIPAP; high acuity environment demanding quick turnover.