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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN - Telemetry for a busy cardiac and stroke unit requiring 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the Telemetry unit serving as the primary cardiac and stroke unit
• Fast-paced unit with high patient turnover, averaging 78-90 patients per week
• Target patient ratios of 1:5-6 with potential surge to 6 patients
• Patient population includes stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, ICDs, cardiac catheterization, TR bands, and uncomplicated peripheral vascular/cardiac interventions
• Cares for patients with unstable angina, low-risk chest pain, CHF, dysrhythmias, and new CVA/TIA diagnoses
• Manages multiple cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone with titration capability
• Unit currently houses stable COVID-positive patients using Opti-flow and chronic BiPAP
• Night shift schedule: 12-hour shifts, 3x/week, 18:45-07:15
• Every other weekend required, including 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays within a 6-week period
• On-call requirement with frequency depending on patient census
• Floating required within or near the facility
• 36 or 48 hour work weeks may be offered
• Self-scheduling with leadership oversight, no block scheduling permitted
• Uses Pyxis, Epic (Dimensions), and SBAR communication systems

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry experience required, PCU experience not required
• First-time travelers accepted with 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry experience
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skills required: IV therapy/phlebotomy, arterial line management, central line care/management, peripheral line care/management
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, including titration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and Rapid Response/Code team activation
• Experience with pacemakers, post cardiac angiogram, post MI, and pre/post cardiac cath and surgery care
• Experience with TR Band management
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before applying, with facility approval required

Additional Information

• Provide bedside care for stable cardiac and neurological patients in a high-volume, fast-paced telemetry environment
• A team lead is available to assist with admissions and discharges
• Unit orientation is 36 hours, with travelers required to be available every day during week one for hospital orientation
• Scrubs: navy blue or white (or a mix), Novant t-shirts permitted, matching jackets required (no fleece), and no crocs with holes
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO up to 7 days can be auto-approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
• No RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
• Travel pairs are allowed if on different units and disclosed at submission
• Assignment lengths of 13-26 weeks available