TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified Stepdown RN in Mount Airy, North Carolina, 27030!
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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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