Cardiac Tele RN
Salisbury, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Cardiac Telemetry RN with 2+ years of cardiac tele experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications for a busy, fast-paced unit.

Details

• Primary cardiac and stroke unit caring for pre/post pacemaker, ICD, and cardiac catheterization patients
• Manages stable pre/post interventional peripheral vascular and cardiac procedure patients without sheaths
• Cares for unstable angina, low-risk chest pain, CHF, dysrhythmias, and new CVA/TIA patients
• Runs multiple cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone with titration
• Target patient ratio of 1:5-6, with surge capacity up to 6 patients
• High turnover unit averaging 78-90 patient admissions per week
• Team lead available to assist with admissions and discharges
• Unit may care for COVID-positive patients using opti-flow and BIPAP (chronic use only, no new BIPAP initiations)
• Uses telemetry monitoring, pulse ox, high flow O2, and Blanketrol equipment
• Charting completed in Epic (Dimensions), with Pyxis for medication and SBAR for communication
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45-07:15
• Weekend requirement: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Call requirement with frequency based on patient census
• Floating required within or near the facility
• 36 hours per week only for this role
• Self-scheduling available with leadership oversight

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license (pending acceptable at time of submission)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent cardiac telemetry experience with similar ratios and acuity
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience managing and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips preferred
• Experience with post-MI care, pre/post cardiac cath, and sheath removal preferred
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending references OK at submission)

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity, fast-paced cardiac and stroke unit
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to dysrhythmias and other cardiac emergencies
• Unit orientation totals 36 hours; travelers must be available every day during week one for hospital orientation
• Weekly orientation schedule
• Pre-start modules required (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles), completed online and annually
• Scrub requirement: navy blue or white scrubs, or a mix of both, plus approved Novant t-shirts; matching jackets required (no fleece); no crocs with holes
• First-time travelers welcome to apply with at least 2 years of experience
• Local candidates accepted within 50 miles at a reduced rate
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before applying and disclose prior employment details
• Current travel per diem clinicians must choose between per diem or travel contract status
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved if it does not fall on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs allowed if assigned to different units and disclosed at submission