Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Stepdown Location: Wilmington, NC Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Cardiac Stepdown RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry
Location
Wilmington, NC | Cardiac Stepdown
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a cardiac stepdown/telemetry unit managing diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valvular conditions, cardiomyopathy, and vascular disorders
- Monitor and care for post-procedural patients following CABG, TAVR, Mitral Clip, carotid endarterectomy, post-cath, post-DCCV, pacemaker placements, and other cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries
- Operate and interpret specialized equipment including EKG, arterial lines, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, Doppler, and bladder scanner
- Document using EPIC, administer medications via Pyxis, and communicate using SBAR methodology
- Float to other units as needed and provide weekend coverage (expected 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period); must be willing to work holidays
- May be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
Required Qualifications
- Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending license acceptable for submission)
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
- Minimum 2 years of cardiac nursing experience required
- Local candidates (within 50 miles of facility) are welcome to apply; a local pay rate will apply
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Med/Surg, Telemetry, or Stepdown experience preferred
- Familiarity with sheath management and sheath removal
- First-time travelers with the required 2 years of cardiac experience are encouraged to apply
Why Join Us
- Work in a high-acuity cardiac environment with exposure to a wide range of complex procedures and specialized equipment, supporting strong professional growth
- Longer contract extensions through early 2027 may be available for the right candidate
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.
To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.
Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.
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