Cardiac Tele 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 Registered Nurse for a fast-paced Cardiac Telemetry unit requiring 2+ years of relevant experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Primary cardiac and stroke unit providing stable pre/post care for pacemaker implants, ICDs, cardiac catheterization, and TR bands
• Cares for patients with unstable angina, low-risk chest pain, CHF, dysrhythmias, and new CVA/TIA presentations
• Manages and titrates multiple cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone
• High-turnover unit averaging 78-90 patient turnovers per week with support from a dedicated team lead for admissions and discharges
• Target patient ratio of 1:5-6, with surge capacity up to 6 patients
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15
• Every other weekend required, including 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays within a 6-week period
• On-call requirement with frequency based on patient census
• Floating required within or near the facility
• Self-scheduling with leadership oversight; no block scheduling permitted
• Uses Pyxis and EPIC (Dimensions) for documentation and medication management
• Unit may house COVID-positive patients on optiflow or BIPAP during surge periods

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a similar acuity/ratio cardiac telemetry setting
• First-time travelers considered if they meet the 2-year experience requirement
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care/management
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips; titration skills preferred
• Experience with sheath removal and pre/post cardiac catheterization care preferred
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 12 months highly preferred at submission

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
• Unit orientation totals 36 hours; travelers must be available all of week one for hospital orientation
• Pre-start modules (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles) must be completed prior to start and annually
• Navy blue or white scrubs, or a mix of both, along with Novant t-shirts are permitted; jackets must match uniform material and color; no crocs with holes
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days RTO can be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment or after signing
• Travel pairs are allowed if assigned to different units and disclosed at submission
• Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a lower rate
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover employees (perm, PRN, or EP) must wait 12 months before applying and disclose prior employment details for facility approval
• Current travel per diem clinicians with Novant must choose between per diem or travel status, not both