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Registered Nurse-Stepdown

Posted on: Nov 01, 2026

Nexus MedPro Staffing
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Onsite
Full-time

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Job Title :

Registered Nurse-Stepdown

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Mount Airy North Carolina United States

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Job Description

Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse – Mount Airy, NC | Up to $2,193/Week | Nights

Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced Stepdown / Progressive Care Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nursing assignment at a reputable healthcare facility in Mount Airy, North Carolina.

Position Overview:

The Stepdown Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to adult patients who require closer monitoring and treatment than a traditional Medical-Surgical unit but do not require full intensive care services.

This position requires strong experience in cardiac telemetry, progressive care, neurological stepdown, and the management of patients with complex medical conditions.

The ideal candidate is comfortable interpreting cardiac rhythms, managing IV medications and cardiac drips, responding to changes in patient conditions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Assignment Details:

Location: Mount Airy, NC.
Weekly Pay: Up to $2,193.
Start Date: November 16, 2026.
Duration: 13 weeks.
Schedule: Nights, 3×12-hour shifts (6:45 PM–7:15 AM).
Hours: 36 hours per week.
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, approximately 12 weekend shifts per contract.
Floating: Required between Stepdown and ICU based on census and staffing needs.
On-Call: None.
Setting: Acute Care Hospital – Intermediate Critical Care / Stepdown.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Stepdown, Progressive Care, Intermediate Care, or comparable acute care settings.
Active North Carolina RN license or eligible compact RN license.
Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and Stroke Life Support certifications
Experience with cardiac telemetry, MS/Tele, Neuro Stepdown, or Progressive Care.
Meditech charting experience required.
Ability to manage patient assignments with a target ratio of 1:4.
Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia management.
Experience with cardiac drips, heparin protocols, and IV insulin protocols.
Experience managing central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, and implanted ports.
Knowledge of respiratory support, including BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation.
Experience caring for patients with strokes and other neurological conditions.
Ability to respond to emergencies and collaborate with rapid response teams.
Willingness to float between Stepdown and ICU as required.
First-time travel nurses may be considered if they meet all clinical requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous travel nursing experience.
Charge nurse experience.
Teaching hospital or community hospital experience

Unit Highlight:

12-bed Intermediate Critical Care / Stepdown unit.
Target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4.
Adult patient population.
Cardiac monitoring in every room.
Continuous pulse oximetry.
12-lead ECG capabilities.
No mechanically ventilated patients routinely assigned to the Stepdown unit.
Self-scheduling.
Black scrubs required.

Benefits:

Benefits: 401(k), Dental Insurance, Paid time off, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Referral Program.

Apply with Nexus MedPro Staffing to be considered for this Stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Mount Airy, North Carolina.

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Position Details

Posted:

Nov 01, 2026

Reference Number:

818572d1

Employment:

Full-time

City:

Mount Airy

Job Origin:

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