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
Shift: Night (12-hour shifts, 18:45 - 07:15)
Schedule: Weekends only (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Fast-paced cardiac and stroke unit with high patient turnover (78-90 patients per week).
• Patient diagnoses include stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, implanted cardioverter/defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, post uncomplicated interventional peripheral vascular/cardiac interventions without sheaths.
• Care for patients with unstable angina, low-risk chest pain, congestive heart failure (CHF), dysrhythmias, new cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients.
• Manage multiple cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Amiodarone.
• Unit currently houses COVID-positive patients requiring opti-flow and BIPAP (only chronic use; no new BIPAP).
• Telemetry monitoring and pulse oximetry required; use of high flow oxygen (stable), non-rebreather mask (only if palliative).
• Target nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:5-6; nurses must be comfortable managing 6 patients during surges.
• Float and on-call requirements apply; call frequency depends on patient census.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience on a challenging, very busy Med Surg/Telemetry unit with similar ratios and acuity
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Proficient in IV starts
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 36 hours, must be available daily during the first week for hospital orientation.
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with leadership oversight; no block scheduling allowed.
• RTO (Request Time Off) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs or RTO may lead to cancellation.
• Weekend schedule only: Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
• No block scheduling permitted.

Uniform & Appearance

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required.
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical).
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with facility-specific declination if applicable).
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol.
• Annual flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask requirement.
• Completion of facility-specific education modules including medication safety, confidentiality agreement, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, and annual compliance training.
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation checklist (approx. 8-10 hours for acute care).
• Must upload photo for badge creation (passport style, white background, business attire, no head coverings except glasses).
• Must complete Corp ID and I-Learn account setup prior to start.

Additional Notes

• This is a weekend night shift role with a 3-day workweek.
• Call and float responsibilities are required.
• The unit is high acuity and fast paced; nurses must be comfortable with rapid patient turnover and multiple complex cardiac patients.
• COVID-positive patients are currently cared for on the unit; appropriate PPE and protocols must be followed.
• No block scheduling or RTO flexibility after booking.

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry nurses seeking a challenging travel assignment with weekend night shifts in a busy cardiac/stroke unit.