Telemetry RN
Salisbury, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a fast-paced cardiac and stroke unit requiring 2+ years of similar ratio/acuity experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Cardiac and stroke telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6, which may fluctuate based on unit needs
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• 36 hours per week can be offered
• Every other weekend required, including 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays in a 6-week period
• Floating required within or near the facility
• On-call requirement with frequency depending on patient census
• Self-scheduling per unit guidelines with leadership oversight
• Uses Pyxis, EPIC (Dimensions), and SBAR communication
• High patient turnover with approximately 78-90 patients per week
• Team lead available to assist with admissions and discharges
• Unit may care for COVID-positive patients using high-flow O2 and BiPAP (chronic use only)

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, pending license accepted for consideration
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a similar ratio/acuity telemetry setting required
• First-time travelers considered only with at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Skills required: IV starts, telemetry monitoring, pre/post procedure cardiac care, cardiac drip management, and PCI experience
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Experience managing and interpreting dysrhythmias required
• Experience with non-invasive airway management and high-flow nasal cannula preferred
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years (pending references accepted at submission, required at start)

Additional Information

• Provide care for stable pre/post procedure cardiac patients, including pacemaker implants, cardioverter/defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, and TR bands
• Manage patients with unstable angina, low-risk chest pain, CHF, dysrhythmias, and new CVA/TIA diagnoses
• Titrate cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone
• 36 hours of unit orientation required; travelers must be available all week one for hospital orientation
• Scrubs must be navy blue or white (or a mix), with matching non-fleece jackets; Novant t-shirts allowed; no crocs with holes
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• RTO of 7 days or less can be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Additional RTO after signing is not permitted and may result in cancellation
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying and disclose prior employment details
• Travel pairs are allowed if on different units with separate transportation
• First-time travelers will be considered if they meet the minimum experience requirement