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Job ID: 897399
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,987.99
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown
Location
Winston-Salem, NC | Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | 3×12 per week | 13-week assignment or longer (through end date in February)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Cardiac Telemetry/Stepdown unit managing diagnoses including cardiac arrhythmias, MI, ACS, heart failure, DKA, uncontrolled diabetes, post-heart catheterization, post-PPM, and post-ICD patients
- Monitor, interpret, and manage cardiac dysrhythmias via continuous telemetry; administer and manage cardiac drips (no blood pressure titration required)
- Perform IV starts and maintain proficiency with telemetry monitoring throughout the shift
- Utilize unit systems including EPIC, PYXIS, and SBAR for documentation and communication
- Participate in floating to other units or areas within/near the facility as required
- Fulfill weekend shift requirements; expected schedule includes 8 weekend shifts over the contract period
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license – NC state license or Compact license accepted
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience
- Cardiac telemetry experience is required; this is a Cardiac Tele unit
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias; IV start proficiency required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BCLS (BLS), and NIH Stroke Scale
- Local candidates are welcome to apply (note: a different rate applies for candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Stepdown or IMC (Intermediate Care) nursing experience strongly preferred
- First-time travelers are welcome; stepdown background is preferred for those new to travel nursing
- Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records
Why Join Us
- Expected weekly hours of 36–48 hours available, offering flexibility within a structured contract assignment
- Work within a collaborative, team-focused environment on a high-acuity cardiac unit with a structured 3-day orientation including dedicated EPIC training