Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Salisbury, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced Cardiac Telemetry unit, requiring a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and the ability to manage high patient volumes on a weekend night shift schedule.

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 (ICDs), cardiac catheterization, TR bands, post-interventional peripheral vascular procedures, unstable angina, low-risk chest pain, CHF, dysrhythmias, new CVA, and TIA patients
• Unit manages multiple cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone
• Unit currently houses COVID-positive patients, with use of Opti-Flow and BiPAP during surge periods
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6; candidates must be comfortable managing up to 6 patients during surge
• Unit typically turns over 78–90 patients per week, requiring adaptability to rapid patient cycling
• Special equipment includes telemetry monitors, pulse oximetry, high-flow O2, non-rebreather masks, and BiPAP (chronic use only)
• Documentation and medication systems: Epic (Dimensions), Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15), Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only
• 36 hours per week; no block scheduling
• On-call required; frequency depends on patient census
• Floating is required
• Self-scheduling with leadership oversight; no block scheduling permitted
• Contracts available in 13- or 26-week increments

Requirements

• Active RN license in NC or a compact state (may be submitted with license pending)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a cardiac telemetry or similarly acute setting
• Proficiency in IV insertion and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with pre- and post-procedure cardiac patients, cardiac drips, and PCI
• Ability to titrate Cardizem drips
• Must pass an EKG competency test prior to start
• Two professional supervisor/manager references from within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but must be on file before start)
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are considered local and subject to a modified rate

Additional Information

• A team lead is available on the unit to assist with admissions and discharges
• Orientation is 36 hours; travelers must be available every day during week one for hospital orientation
• 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 assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be approved for the remainder of the contract as long as it does not fall on a holiday
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Any previous permanent, PRN, or employee-pool staff of the health system must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Travel pairs are welcome, but each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Navy blue or white scrubs are required; Novant-branded t-shirts are permitted; jackets must match uniform color and material (no fleece); no open-toe clogs with holes
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply