Stepdown Travel Nurse Job in Hickory, NC | Days (3x12)

Frye Regional Medical Center Hickory, NC
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Travel RN
Stepdown Nurse in Hickory, NC
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$1,999
Specialty
Stepdown
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Stepdown travel nurse job in Hickory, North Carolina, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Frye Regional Medical Center. This role pays $1,999 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this Stepdown travel nursing job, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Stepdown travel nurse job in Hickory, NC, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Frye Regional Medical Center
  • Location: Hickory, NC 28601
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (3x12)
  • EMR System: Cerner

Responsibilities

  • Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
  • Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
  • Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
  • Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned

Travel Stepdown Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Stepdown experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by North Carolina and national regulatory bodies.

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What certifications am I required to have for travel Stepdown jobs?
Most require BLS and ACLS. Neuro and stroke step-down postings often list NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and some cardiac step-down units add a dysrhythmia exam. PCCN, AACN's progressive care certification, is a relevant plus; step-down hours can count toward its practice-hour requirement when they involve direct care of acutely ill adults.
Can I take a travel Stepdown job with ICU or Med Surg experience?
Sometimes. ICU experience often transfers well, while Med Surg or Med Surg/Tele experience may be considered when it includes continuous monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and relevant infusions. The facility determines whether your background matches the unit's acuity and responsibilities.
What kind of units to Stepdown travel nurse assignment cover?
Stepdown units may focus on cardiac, neuro, surgical, trauma, or general medical patients. One unit may regularly manage post-cath patients and cardiac drips, while another may focus on stroke, post-craniotomy, chest tubes, or complex postoperative care. Reviewing the unit’s patient mix and permitted therapies is important
What specialties can travel RNs work in at Frye Regional Medical Center?
Frye Regional provides specialty care across cardiac, neuroscience, oncology, pulmonary, surgical, and orthopedic services. Travel RNs may find assignments that align closely with their existing specialty experience while working within a community hospital setting.
What nursing settings are available at Frye Regional?
Beyond acute floors, Frye Regional runs a 32-bed emergency department, a 29-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, and an 81-bed adult behavioral-health hospital at its South Campus, spanning emergency, rehab, and psychiatric nursing.
Which charting system does Frye Regional Medical Center use for travel Stepdown nurses?
Frye Regional Medical Center uses Cerner. Travelers with previous Cerner experience may be able to get comfortable with the hospital’s charting workflows more quickly.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Resources for this Stepdown job in Hickory

Explore Hickory, NC

Lake Hickory and the I-40 corridor shape a workable footprint for Hickory, NC, with neighborhood arterials feeding a compact center. For travelers typing travel RN jobs into searches, roles appear across clinics and community settings serving foothill neighborhoods. Demand for travel nursing jobs holds as essentials align on familiar corridors near the river and retail nodes. Popular areas for travelers include Conover, Newton, and Morganton. In North Carolina, lakeside access and direct interstate links let professionals coordinate housing with shift locations while keeping time for greenways, errands, and short hops between neighborhoods.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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