Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Winston-Salem, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM | 3x12-hour shifts | 36 or 48 hours per week supported | 13-week contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a cardiac stepdown/telemetry unit with a patient ratio of 1:5–6
• Monitor and interpret telemetry for patients presenting with chest pain, arrhythmias, pacemaker, or defibrillator needs
• Manage cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Amiodarone, Lasix, and Heparin
• Collaborate with a heart failure navigator and interdisciplinary team using SBAR communication
• Document patient care using EPIC and manage medication administration via Pyxis
• Float to other telemetry units as needed; work 4 weekend days per 6-week scheduling period

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a compact state license
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a cardiac stepdown or telemetry setting
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with cardiac drips and IV medication management
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with EPIC, Pyxis, and SBAR communication frameworks
• Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers are accepted)
• Familiarity with heart failure patient populations and care protocols

Why Join Us

• 36 hours of on-unit orientation provided to support a smooth transition onto the unit
• Flexible weekly hour options with both 36- and 48-hour schedules supported