Travel Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Salisbury, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Salisbury, North Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Job Details

• Unit: Primary cardiac and stroke unit
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours: 36 hours can be offered
• Patient Ratios: Target 1:5-6; nurses must be comfortable with up to 6 patients during surge
• Call Requirement: Yes, frequency depends on patient census
• Float Requirement: Yes
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend plus 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays in a 6-week period
• Orientation: 36 hours; travelers must be available every day during the first week for hospital orientation
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with leadership oversight; no block scheduling allowed
• Return to Office (RTO): Not allowed after booking; max 7 days for auto offer

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar high-acuity, busy unit with comparable patient ratios
• IV start and telemetry experience
• Experience with pre- and post-procedure cardiac patients, cardiac drips, PCI
• Comfortable with fast-paced environment; unit typically turns over 78-90 patients weekly
• Able to manage multiple drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, Amiodarone
• Experience with stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, ICDs, cardiac catheterization, TR bands
• Experience with post uncomplicated interventional peripheral vascular/cardiac interventions without sheaths
• Comfortable caring for patients with stable high flow oxygen, non-rebreather masks (palliative only), and chronic Bipap use (no new Bipap)
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC)

Patient Diagnoses & Procedures

• Cardiac and stroke patients including:

  • Unstable angina
  • Low-risk chest pain evaluation
  • Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  • Dysrhythmias
  • New CVA and TIA patients
• COVID positive patients currently housed on unit, including those on opti-flow and acute Bipap during surges

Equipment & Systems

• Telemetry and pulse oximetry
• High flow oxygen (stable patients only)
• Non-rebreather mask (palliative use only)
• Bipap (chronic use only, no new Bipap)
• Pyxis medication system
• Documentation and communication via EPIC Dimensions and SBAR

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Navy blue, white, or a mixture of both
• Jackets must match scrubs in material and color

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days for all locations lived in the last 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days
• Education verification for highest degree earned (RNs may start with pending verification if license is valid)
• State-specific searches including North Carolina Healthcare Personnel Registry and Division of Medical Assistance within 90 days
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) required
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B titer or facility-specific declination form
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required with minimum 82% score; must pass within 72 hours of assignment start

Additional Notes

• No block scheduling allowed
• Must be comfortable with a fast-paced, high turnover unit
• Team lead available to assist with admissions and discharges
• COVID patients present on unit; appropriate PPE and protocols required
• Must complete all required facility-specific orientation and compliance documents prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac/stroke RNs comfortable with telemetry, multiple drips, and a fast-paced environment, willing to work night shifts and flexible scheduling with call and float requirements.