Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / Neuro Intermediate Care in Charlotte, NC

Apply for a 13-week travel RN job in Charlotte, North Carolina, caring for high-acuity cardiac stepdown and neuro intermediate-care patients on 12-hour night shifts. Join a skilled acute-care nursing team and use your expertise in telemetry, dysrhythmia management, vasoactive medication titration, and complex neurological care.

This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who is confident caring for complex neuro and medical patients. You will work in a collaborative environment with interdisciplinary clinical support and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every shift.

Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the 28204 area offers an appealing blend of vibrant city living, welcoming neighborhoods, excellent dining, arts and culture, greenways, and easy access to the greater Charlotte region.

Travel RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina 28204
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract End Date: January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiac stepdown / neuro intermediate care, including PCU, DOU, and IMC-level care
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shift Schedule: 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.; 36 hours per week, with 48-hour options potentially available based on unit needs
• Patient Population: Adults and older adults requiring intermediate-level neurological and medical care
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4; weekend ratio approximately 1:3–4
• Unit Capacity: Up to 24 patients
• Call: None
• Weekend Requirement: At least three weekend shifts every six weeks
• Float: May include other intermediate-care and critical-care stepdown areas
• Orientation: 32 hours, including computer training and unit-based orientation

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a compact state; pending licensure may be considered for submission
• At least 2 years of recent acute-care RN experience
• Previous experience in neuro stepdown, PCU, DOU, IMC, cardiac stepdown, or telemetry required
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent Epic electronic health record experience required
• Ability to safely titrate norepinephrine and other vasoactive or cardiac infusions
• Strong telemetry skills, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and use of rapid response or code teams
• Demonstrated experience with neuro patients, including CVA, intracranial bleeds, aneurysms, craniotomy recovery, seizures, traumatic brain injury, lumbar drains, and post-TPA care
• Ability to complete specialty EKG testing before the assignment begins
• Excellent teamwork, communication, adaptability, and commitment to reliable attendance
• Additional experience with CCRN, TNCC, CPI, charge nursing, ports, phlebotomy, ICP monitoring, triage, or conscious sedation is welcome

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for neurologically focused intermediate-care and medically complex patients
• Continuously assess patients, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns using appropriate rapid response and emergency protocols
• Interpret telemetry and dysrhythmias, manage cardiac monitoring, and administer or titrate cardiac, heparin, insulin, thrombolytic, and vasoactive medications according to protocol
• Care for patients before and after neurosurgery, including those with craniotomies, intracranial bleeds, aneurysms, spinal cord injuries, seizures, and traumatic brain injuries
• Manage respiratory support such as oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, ventilated-patient care, chest tubes, and non-invasive airways
• Perform and document IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, PICC management, blood product administration, feeding tube care, surgical drain care, wound care, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Coordinate care with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, radiology, IV services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Use Epic and established communication tools to maintain accurate documentation and support safe handoffs
• Float within the designated intermediate-care and stepdown areas as needed while maintaining high standards of patient safety and professionalism

Apply now for this Charlotte, North Carolina travel RN opportunity and join a high-performing cardiac stepdown and neuro intermediate-care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.