IMC/PCU/Stepdown – RN

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Job ID: 887185

Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,963.97

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Salisbury, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity, fast-paced cardiac and stroke unit with expected patient ratios of 1:5–6, with the ability to manage up to 6 patients during surge conditions
• Care for stable pre- and post-procedure cardiac patients including those with pacemaker implantation, implanted cardioverter/defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, and interventional peripheral vascular procedures
• Manage and titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone; perform IV starts and continuous telemetry monitoring
• Care for patients presenting with unstable angina, CHF, dysrhythmias, low-risk chest pain, new CVA, and TIA; support use of non-rebreather masks, Bipap (chronic use only), and high-flow O2 with stable saturation
• Utilize unit systems including Pyxis, Epic (Dimensions), and SBAR communication framework
• Participate in on-call rotation based on patient census; float within or near the facility as needed; work every other weekend, 2 Mondays, and 2 Fridays within each 6-week period

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a cardiac stepdown or similarly high-acuity setting with comparable patient ratios and acuity levels
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• Proficiency in IV starts and telemetry monitoring; experience with pre- and post-procedure cardiac patients and cardiac drips including PCI
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted at the same posted rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience titrating Cardizem drips and managing high patient turnover in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Epic (Dimensions) electronic health records and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Comfort with self-scheduling workflows and adapting to fluctuating unit census demands
• Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers also considered)

Why Join Us

• Extended contract opportunity of 20+ weeks available through late February 2027, offering stability and continuity on a dynamic cardiac and stroke unit
• Unit is supported by a team lead to assist with admissions and discharges, helping to manage the high patient turnover volume effectively

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