Med Surg Telemetry RN
Salisbury, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a fast-paced cardiac telemetry team in Salisbury, North Carolina, a welcoming Piedmont community known for its historic charm, convenient location, and easy access to city amenities and outdoor recreation. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced Telemetry RN who enjoys high-acuity cardiac and stroke care, strong teamwork, and the energy of a unit where every shift brings new opportunities to make an impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident cardiac telemetry nurse who is comfortable with a busy patient load, cardiac drips, and a wide variety of cardiac and neurological diagnoses. You will provide high-quality patient care in a supportive environment with interdisciplinary resources and a team-focused approach. If you are seeking travel nursing jobs in North Carolina, apply now.

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry / Telemetry RN
• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse - Telemetry
• Location: Salisbury, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,770 - $1,860
• Contract Length: 20 weeks
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, plus 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays in a 6-week period
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Charting System: Epic
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with leadership oversight

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience required
• Telemetry nursing experience required; strong cardiac telemetry background preferred
• Experience with IV starts and telemetry monitoring
• Ability to care for pre- and post-procedure cardiac patients
• Experience with cardiac drips and PCI patients
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-turnover telemetry unit
• Open to floating within or near the facility as needed
• Must be comfortable managing a patient load of up to 6 patients
• North Carolina or compact RN license acceptable; pending license considered for submission
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care for adult cardiac and stroke patients in a telemetry setting
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips as ordered and within scope of practice
• Care for patients undergoing pacemaker, defibrillator, and cardiac catheterization procedures
• Support stable post-procedure recovery and manage TR bands and related interventions
• Care for patients with CHF, dysrhythmias, unstable angina, chest pain evaluations, TIA, and CVA diagnoses
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient patient care
• Use strong clinical judgment in a busy environment with frequent admissions, discharges, and patient turnover
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and communicate effectively with the care team
• Deliver compassionate care while maintaining professionalism and adaptability on every shift

Apply now to join this rewarding travel Telemetry RN job in Salisbury, NC and take the next step in your healthcare career.

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