Cardiac Telemetry RN
Winston-Salem, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Night shift: 18:45 - 07:15 (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 36 hours/week)
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• Float requirement to other telemetry units
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend days in a 6-week period
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Patient population includes telemetry patients with chest pain, arrhythmias, pacemakers, defibrillators, and heart failure management
• Unit systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Scrubs: Not provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with cardiac GTT (cardiac drip) management
• Comfortable managing cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Milrinone, and Amiodarone
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
  • BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Compliance and Screening Requirements

• Background checks including local county, federal court, national criminal database, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree earned
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B titer or facility-specific declination form if negative/equivocal
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
• TB testing: Negative PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 5 years and physician-signed TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
• Annual compliance and facility-specific education modules required

Additional Requirements

• Must complete medication safety training and submit certificate of completion
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and education checklists (may take 8-10 hours)
• Must complete competency exams as applicable (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG)
• Must complete confidentiality agreement and hospital policies acknowledgment
• Must provide a passport-style photo for badge creation (white background, business attire, no head coverings except glasses)
• Must complete facility-specific badge and ID setup process prior to start
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (not required for non-clinical)
• Employment application must be uploaded

Important Notes

• No return to office (RTO) after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation and denial of rehire
• Float to other telemetry units is required
• Candidates may test out of the 8-hour Epic Dimensions course if eligible, allowing earlier start onsite
• Radiation badges required only for specific tech and specialty roles (not applicable here)

This position is ideal for a telemetry-experienced RN comfortable with cardiac medications and telemetry monitoring, seeking a night shift travel contract in North Carolina.