Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown - $2,059 per week in Mount Airy, NC

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Start Date: November 30, 2026

Location: North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15), 36 hours per week. Weekend requirement: 6 weekend commitments or 12 weekend shifts per 13-week contract. Self-scheduling model. No call required.

Highlights:

• Step-down unit with 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratios and 12-bed capacity
• Diverse patient population similar to ICU (excluding MI, GI bleeds, and DKA)
• Meditech EMR with required prior experience; 24 hours of unit orientation provided
• Advanced skills required: telemetry monitoring and interpretation, cardiac drips with titration, central line management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and wound care
• 13-week contract available with rotating float to ICU or Step-Down ICU when census is low
• Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off (no holidays or first week); must work 2 of 3 major holidays

Requirements:

• Current RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; some travel experience preferred but first-time travelers considered
• Active certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and Stroke Life Support
• Meditech charting system experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV therapy, port and central line care, blood product administration, respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula), and wound care/wound vac management
• Experience with heparin and IV insulin protocols, cardiac drip titration, feeding tube management, and isolation precautions
• Previous charge experience, teaching hospital experience, and community hospital experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This progressive care role offers the perfect blend of critical thinking and advanced nursing skills in a supportive environment with excellent nurse-to-patient ratios. You'll care for a complex patient population using cutting-edge monitoring technology in every room, including 12-lead ECG and continuous pulse oximetry. Join a team that values professional development and provides comprehensive orientation to ensure your success from day one.

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