Telemetry RN
Salisbury, NC
RadHealth+
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Cardiac/Stroke Telemetry RN - Travel Assignment Summary

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience in a similar high-acuity, fast-paced unit
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Required Skills: IV Starts, Telemetry, Cardiac Drips, PCI, Pre/Post Cardiac Procedures
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Must Pass: EKG testing prior to start

Schedule

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Hours: 36 hours/week
• Contract Length: 13-26 weeks
• On-Call: Yes, based on patient census
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend plus 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays in a 6-week period
• Floating: Required
• Block Scheduling: Not Allowed

Patient Ratios

• Target Ratio: 1:5-6
• Travelers must be comfortable managing 6 patients

Unit Highlights

• Primary Cardiac and Stroke Unit
• Fast-paced environment with approximately 78-90 patient turnovers per week
• Team lead assists with admissions and discharges

Common Patient Population

• New CVA (Stroke) and TIA patients
• CHF
• Dysrhythmias
• Unstable Angina
• Low-Risk Chest Pain Evaluations
• Pre/Post Pacemaker Placement
• ICD Implantations
• Cardiac Catheterization Recovery
• Peripheral Vascular Interventions

Specialized Skills/Procedures

• Cardizem drip titration
• Multiple cardiac drips (Cardizem, Dopamine, Amiodarone, etc.)
• COVID-positive patient care
• High-Flow Oxygen therapy
• Chronic BiPAP patients

Equipment & Systems

• Telemetry Monitoring
• Pulse Oximetry
• Pyxis
• EPIC (Dimensions)
• SBAR Communication
• scrub color/material
• No Crocs with holes