Cardiac Telemetry RN
Winston-Salem, 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 Cardiac Telemetry position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, with night shift availability and the ability to manage complex cardiac patients.

Details

• Hospital telemetry unit specializing in cardiac care
• Patient population includes cardiac arrhythmias, MI, ACS, uncontrolled diabetes, DKA, heart failure, post-heart catheterization, post-PPM, post-ICD, and cardiac drips
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 with an average daily census of 23
• Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (3x12-hour shifts)
• 8 weekend shifts required for the duration of the contract
• Floating to other units is required
• Uses Epic (EMR), Pyxis, and SBAR communication framework
• 13-week contract with the possibility of extension

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Cardiac telemetry experience is required
• Proficiency in IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Two supervisor/manager professional references from within the past 2 years required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)

Additional Information

• Step-down or IMC experience is preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• EKG testing is required prior to start
• Orientation is 3 days: day one consists of Epic training, followed by two days on the unit
• 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules are required and must be completed annually
• No charge nurses on the unit — strong teamwork is essential
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• No RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment (orientation); up to 7 days of RTO may be approved thereafter, provided it does not fall on a holiday
• Former permanent, PRN, or contract employees of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before being considered for a travel assignment
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at a different rate
• Travel pairs are allowed, provided each traveler has their own transportation and is comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Navy or white scrubs are required