Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Salisbury, North Carolina
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse experienced in cardiac telemetry for a fast-paced, high-acuity cardiac and stroke unit. The unit manages stable pre/post cardiac procedures, stroke patients, and cardiac drips with a focus on telemetry monitoring.

Key Details

• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:45 AM - 07:15 PM)
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:5-6; nurses must be comfortable managing up to 6 patients during surges
• Call Requirement: Yes, frequency depends on patient census
• Float Requirement: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: 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 orientation
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with leadership oversight; no block scheduling allowed

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Primary cardiac and stroke unit
• Care for stable pre/post pacemaker implantation, implanted cardioverter/defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, and peripheral vascular procedures
• Manage patients on cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Amiodarone
• Unit handles 78 to 90 patient turnovers weekly, requiring nurses to be efficient and comfortable with a fast-paced environment
• COVID-positive patients may be present, including those on opti-flow and BIPAP (chronic use only)
• Equipment includes telemetry, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen (stable), non-rebreather masks (palliative use only), and Bipap (chronic use only)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience caring for cardiac patients pre- and post-procedure
• Experience managing titratable cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone
• PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) experience
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification