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

Schedule

• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Weekend schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only
• 36 hours per week total
• Call requirement: Yes, frequency depends on patient census
• Float requirement: Yes

Unit and Patient Details

• Fast-paced cardiac and stroke unit
• Patient turnover: 78 to 90 patients per week
• Target nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:5-6; must be comfortable managing up to 6 patients during surges
• Patient diagnoses include:

  • Stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, implanted cardioverter/defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, and peripheral vascular procedures without sheaths
  • Unstable angina, low-risk chest pain evaluation, congestive heart failure (CHF), dysrhythmias
  • All new cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients
• Cardiac drips management (e.g., Cardizem, Dopamine, Amiodarone)
• Unit currently houses COVID-positive patients requiring opti-flow and BIPAP (only chronic use, no new BIPAP)

Required Skills and Certifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience caring for pre-procedure and post-procedure cardiac patients
• Experience with cardiac patients and cardiac drips, including ability to titrate Cardizem drips
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Orientation and Training

• 36 hours of unit orientation; availability required every day during the first week
• Self-scheduling with leadership oversight to balance shifts
• Must complete facility-specific education modules and compliance training as required

Dress Code

• Navy blue or white scrubs or a mixture of both
• Jackets must match uniform material and color (no fleece)
• No crocs with holes allowed

Equipment and Systems

• Telemetry and pulse oximetry monitoring
• High flow oxygen (stable patients only)
• Non-rebreather mask (only for palliative care patients)
• Use of Pyxis medication system, EPIC Dimensions documentation, and SBAR communication

Additional Requirements

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are welcome
• Must complete background checks and provide required documentation (e.g., photo ID, licenses, certifications)
• Required health screenings and immunizations including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B immunizations or titers
  • Drug screening within 6 months of start
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
• Must complete facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements
• Must complete online competency exams and color blindness testing within 1 year
• Must complete medication safety training and other required facility education modules
• Must complete Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry nurses comfortable with a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and weekend night shifts. The role requires strong cardiac nursing skills, certification compliance, and the ability to manage multiple complex patients.