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PCU/Stepdown Job ID:

319415

Location:

Wilmington Area, NC Posted:

2026-10-14

Category:

RN Specialty:

PCU/Stepdown Type:

Temporary Pay Rate:

$1763

• $1959 / Week Apply For This Job Job Title Registered Nurse
• Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry Location Wilmington, NC | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Night Shift | 3×12-Hour Shifts (18:45-07:15) | 13-26 Week Contracts Available Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to cardiac telemetry patients with diagnoses including Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker/ICD implantations, and Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization Manage and monitor cardiac drips including Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, and Diltiazem Perform specialized procedures including Sheath Pulls, TR Bands, and Femstop Document patient care using EPIC and communicate using SBAR; administer medications via Pyxis Float to other units within or near the facility as needed based on staffing requirements Work a minimum of 5-6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period; may be assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and expected to report during catastrophic events or disasters Required Qualifications Active NC or Compact RN license (license pending at time of submission is acceptable) ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, IMC, or Stepdown nursing Must pass EKG testing prior to start Must be open to floating within and near the facility as needed Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are welcome; a local rate will apply Preferred Experience / Skills Strong comfort level working in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry environment with a 1:5-6 patient ratio Experience with cardiac drip management and hemodynamic monitoring Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records system First-time travelers are accepted and encouraged to apply Why Join Us Opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac unit with exposure to a wide range of specialized cardiac procedures and patient populations Flexible contract lengths of 13-26 weeks available, with the option for 36•or 48-hour weekly contract structures Apply For This Job