Cardiac Telemetry RN
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and cardiac drip management skills, with night shifts available on a 13-week contract.

Details

• Hospital-based Cardiac Telemetry unit
• Patient population includes those presenting with chest pain, arrhythmias, pacemaker or defibrillator needs; unit works with a heart failure navigator
• Patient ratio of 1:5–6
• Proficiency with cardiac GTT/drips required, including Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Amiodarone, Lasix, and Heparin
• Night shift: 18:45–07:15 (3x12-hour shifts); 36 or 48 hours per week can be supported
• 4 weekend days required per 6-week scheduling cycle
• Floating required to other telemetry units
• EMR: Epic (experience required); also uses Pyxis and SBAR communication protocol

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required; may submit with license pending
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; may submit with certifications pending
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, EKG interpretation, and dysrhythmia management required
• Comfortable managing cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Amiodarone, Lasix, and Heparin
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 12 months are highly preferred; references required prior to start
• Must pass an EKG competency test prior to start

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at a reduced rate
• Previous permanent, PRN, or employed staff of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Orientation consists of 36 hours on-unit, offered weekly; no RTO is permitted during the first week of assignment
• Pre-start modules of approximately 8–10 hours are required and must be completed annually; modules are completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, or in-person classes
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved provided it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval; no RTO is permitted after booking without facility approval
• Candidate must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are welcome; each traveler must have their own transportation and be agreeable to potentially different schedules
• Navy scrubs required; scrubs are not provided
• Contract length is 13 weeks minimum; extensions beyond 13 weeks may be available