Cardiac Telemetry RN
Salisbury, North Carolina
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit specializing in cardiac and stroke patient care. The unit manages stable pre/post-procedure cardiac patients, including pacemaker implantation, cardiac catheterization, and post-interventional vascular procedures. Nurses will care for patients on multiple drips and manage telemetry monitoring.

Schedule & Shift Details

• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Days: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (Weekend schedule)
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Call: On-call required; frequency depends on patient census
• Float: Float requirement applies; frequency depends on census
• RTO (Return to Office): Not allowed after booking; max 7 days auto-offer RTO
• No holiday RTO on July 4th

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Primary cardiac and stroke unit
• Patients include stable pre/post pacemaker implantation, implanted cardioverter/defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, TR bands
• Post uncomplicated peripheral vascular and cardiac interventions without sheaths
• Stable oxygen therapy patients (non-rebreather mask only if palliative, chronic BIPAP use allowed, no new BIPAP)
• Diagnoses: unstable angina, low-risk chest pain, CHF, dysrhythmias, new CVA, TIA
• High patient turnover: 78-90 patients per week
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6 (nurses must be comfortable with 6 patients during surge)
• COVID positive patients currently housed on unit with opti-flow and acute BIPAP support

Required Skills & Certifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a similar high-acuity, fast-paced cardiac telemetry or critical care setting
• Traveler Experience: First-time travelers accepted
• Skills:

  • IV starts
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Care of pre/post-procedure patients
  • Management of cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Dopamine, Amiodarone)
  • PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) experience
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification

Orientation & Uniform

• Orientation: 36 hours, must be available daily during first week for hospital orientation
• Scrubs: Navy blue or white (or a mixture), jackets must match uniform material and color

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Notes

• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high patient turnover
• Ability to float and take call as needed
• Unit uses Pyxis, EPIC Dimensions, and SBAR communication tools
• COVID precautions in place for certain patient areas
• Self-scheduling with leadership oversight to balance shifts

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Registered Nurse with cardiac telemetry skills, comfortable with a challenging patient load and weekend night shifts. The role requires strong cardiac nursing skills, certifications, and the ability to work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.