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Travel Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown

ARMStaffing
Burlington, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2026
ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Burlington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Medical Progressive Care Unit

Location

Not specified

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift: 3x12 hours (19:00 - 07:00), including weekend rotation and holidays as needed.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Medical Progressive Care Unit provides care for adult cardiac patients with a focus on conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and arrhythmias. The nurse will be responsible for managing telemetry monitoring, pre/post cardiac catheterization care, and addressing respiratory problems related to COPD and pneumonia.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias and telemetry readings.
  • Manage and administer cardiac and vasoactive drips without titration.
  • Provide care for patients with chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac) and external CPAP/BIPAP.
  • Perform tracheostomy care and management.
  • Conduct pre and post cardiac catheterization assessments.
  • Manage peripheral line care and PICC line management.
  • Provide procedural sedation administration and monitoring.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

  • Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in Cardiac Progressive Care required.
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS required; NIHSS preferred.
  • Experience with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5.
  • Previous charge RN experience preferred.
  • Experience in the use of Rapid Response teams is a plus.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

  • Health Benefits: Day-1 access to Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more
  • Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
  • Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
  • 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
  • Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
  • Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

  • SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
  • SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
  • Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
  • Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
  • We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #34530341. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

  • Local and travel contracts
  • Temp-to-perm employment
  • Direct-hire personnel
  • Per Diem
  • Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
  • Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
  • 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
  • Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
  • Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
  • Medical Benefits
  • Company-matched 401K

Salary : $1,938

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