Cardiac 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: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring 2 years of cardiac tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Primary cardiac and stroke unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes pre/post pacemaker and ICD implantation, cardiac catheterization, TR bands, unstable angina, CHF, dysrhythmias, and new CVA/TIA patients
• Target patient ratio of 1:5-6, with potential to surge to 6 patients
• Manages multiple cardiac and vasoactive drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone, with ability to titrate Cardizem drips
• Unit has a fast pace with 78-90 patient turnovers per week
• Team lead available to assist with admissions and discharges
• Unit may house COVID-positive patients using Opti-flow and BiPAP during surges
• Uses telemetry and pulse ox monitoring, high flow O2, and non-rebreather mask (palliative use only)
• Documentation and medication systems include Pyxis, Epic (Dimensions), and SBAR communication
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45-07:15
• Required to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• 36 hours per week only
• On-call requirement based on patient census
• Floating required within or near the facility
• Self-scheduling available with leadership oversight

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry experience required (hard requirement, no PCU substitution)
• Experience with IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and cardiac drips required
• Experience with pre/post procedure cardiac patients and PCI required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• First-time travelers accepted only with 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry experience

Additional Information

• Provide care for stable pre/post cardiac procedure patients including pacemaker/ICD implantation and cardiac catheterization
• Monitor and manage multiple cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Respond to rapid changes in patient census and unit surges
• Collaborate with team lead for admissions and discharges
• Unit orientation is 36 hours, with availability required every day during week one
• Navy blue or white scrubs, or a mix of both, are permitted along with facility-branded t-shirts
• Jackets must match uniform material and color; no crocs with holes allowed
• Accepts first-time travelers with required experience
• Local candidates accepted within 50 miles at a lower rate
• Contract lengths of 13-26 weeks accepted
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO up to 7 days can be auto-approved if not on a holiday; no RTO during first week of assignment
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover employees must wait 12 months before reapplying as a traveler
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units with separate transportation