Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Telemetry unit caring for patients with cardiac conditions such as chest pain, arrhythmias, pacemakers, defibrillators, and heart failure.
• Float requirement to other telemetry units.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients.
• Shift: Day shift, 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM (12-hour shifts), 36 hours per week.
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend days within a 6-week period.
• Orientation: 36 hours.

Required Skills and Experience

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Experience with cardiac drips and cardiac GTT (glucose tolerance test) administration.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross accepted.

Licensure

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina.

Unit Systems and Tools

• EPIC electronic health record system.
• Pyxis medication dispensing system.
• SBAR communication framework.

Compliance and Testing Requirements

• Must pass EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam with a minimum score of 82% on the first attempt within 72 hours of orientation start. Up to three attempts allowed with remediation required after failures.
• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including local, federal, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel urine drug screen).
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required.
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination), Flu vaccination or approved exemption.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility policy.
• Completion of medication safety training and other facility-specific education modules prior to start.

Orientation and Onboarding

• 36 hours of unit-specific orientation required.
• Photo for badge must be submitted promptly after signing contract (passport style, white background, business attire).
• Must complete facility-specific confidentiality agreement, education roster, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, and hospital policies acknowledgment.
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (for North Carolina travel candidates).
• Must complete annual compliance training and other state-specific mandatory education if applicable.
• Corp ID and I-Learn account setup required within 72 hours of contract signing, including proof of login.

Additional Notes

• No Return to Origin (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in contract cancellation.
• Scrubs are not provided.
• Radiation badge not required for this position.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel and acute care positions.
• Employment application must be uploaded prior to start.

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry and cardiac experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in North Carolina with day shifts and a supportive orientation period.