Cardiac Telemetry RN
Salisbury, NC
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus
$1,978/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration20 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Relocation bonus
- Retention bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Holiday Pay
- Discount program
Description
There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.
Most of them can submit you to a job.
The difference is what happens after you click apply.
At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.
We do the boring stuff well.
We answer fast.
We tell the truth.
We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.
And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.
We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.
We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.
That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.
Our rule is simple:
No one gets burned.
If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.
We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.
Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Overview
- Travel/contract role in Salisbury, North Carolina
- 36 hours per week
- Night shift: 3x12 hours, 18:45–07:15
- Contract length: 20 weeks
- First-time travelers accepted
- Local candidates accepted at the same rate
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- 2 years of telemetry experience
- Telemetry experience within the last year
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIHSS
Clinical Experience and Skills
- IV start
- Telemetry
- Pre- and post-procedure cardiac patient care
- Cardiac drips
- PCI
- Comfortable managing a 1:5–6 patient ratio, with the ability to take 6 patients
Unit Details
- Primary cardiac and stroke unit
- Fast-paced unit with frequent patient turnover
- Call required based on census
- Float required
- Every other weekend required
- No block scheduling
- Self-scheduling with leadership oversight
Patient Population
- Stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, implanted cardioverter/defibrillators, and cardiac catheterization
- Unstable angina, low-risk chest pain evaluation, CHF, dysrhythmias, new CVA, and TIA patients
- Cardiac and vascular intervention patients
- COVID-positive patients may be present during surges
Equipment and Systems
- Telemetry and pulse oximetry
- High-flow oxygen for stable patients
- BiPAP for chronic use only
- Non-rebreather mask for palliative use only
- Pyxis
- Epic Dimensions
- SBAR
Orientation and Scheduling Notes
- 36 hours of unit orientation
- Must be available every day during the first week for hospital orientation
- RTO after booking is not allowed
- RTO is limited to 7 days for auto-offer consideration
Dress Code
- Navy blue scrubs, white scrubs, or a mix of both
- Novant t-shirts allowed
- Jackets must match uniform material and color
- Crocs with holes are not allowed
Employer
Wayward Medical
Wayward Sounds...
Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.
Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.
We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.
Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.
Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.
Built for travelers who want:
- Rural adventure
- A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
- A career that feels meaningful
About Salisbury, NC
As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Salisbury, NC here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 89°F and lows around 68°F.
- Winter highs around 51°F and lows around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Car friendliness is high, with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries and music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking and water sports.
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