Cardiac Telemetry RN
Salisbury, 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 fast-paced Cardiac Telemetry position requiring at least 2 years of relevant experience and the ability to manage high patient turnover on nights.

Details

• Hospital-based Cardiac Telemetry unit serving as the primary cardiac and stroke unit
• Patient population includes stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD), cardiac catheterization, TR bands, unstable angina, low-risk chest pain, CHF, dysrhythmias, new CVA/TIA, and post-interventional peripheral vascular procedures
• Unit also manages COVID-positive patients on opti-flow and BiPAP during surge periods
• Patient ratio is 1:5–6; candidates must be comfortable managing 6 patients during census surges
• Unit typically turns over 78–90 patients per week, meaning a full patient assignment can turn over entirely within a single shift
• Runs multiple cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone; titration of Cardizem drips required
• Special equipment includes telemetry monitors, pulse oximetry, high-flow O2 (stable patients), non-rebreather mask (palliative only), and BiPAP (chronic use only)
• EMR/systems used: Epic (Dimensions), Pyxis for medication dispensing, and SBAR for communication
• Schedule is 3x12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15)
• Every other weekend required, plus 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays within every 6-week period
• On-call required; frequency depends on patient census
• Float requirement applies to this position
• Self-scheduling with leadership oversight; block scheduling is not permitted
• Contract length is 13 weeks minimum, with extensions up to 26 weeks available

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required; may be submitted with license pending
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant cardiac telemetry nursing experience
• Experience in a fast-paced unit with similar patient acuity and ratios required
• Proficiency in IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip management, and PCI care
• Must pass an EKG competency test prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
• Orientation is 36 hours; candidates must be available every day during the first week for hospital orientation
• Approximately 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules are required for this acute care role; modules must also be completed annually
• No RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be approved if it does not fall on a holiday
• Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Any previous permanent, PRN, or employee pool staff of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before being eligible to apply as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Travel pairs are permitted provided each traveler has their own transportation and is comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Scrub color requirement: navy blue or white, or a combination of both; jackets must match uniform in color and material
• A team lead is available on the unit to assist with admissions and discharges