Travel Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse - $1,894 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a fast-paced primary cardiac and stroke unit requiring 2 years of Cardiac Tele experience and NC or Compact RN licensure.

Details

• Hospital-based Cardiac Telemetry unit serving as the primary cardiac and stroke unit
• Patient population includes stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, ICD placement, cardiac catheterization, and TR bands
• Manages unstable angina, low-risk chest pain, CHF, dysrhythmias, and new CVA/TIA patients
• Runs multiple cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone with titration capability
• High patient turnover unit averaging 78-90 patients per week
• Target ratio of 1:5-6 with potential surge to 6 patients
• Unit includes a dedicated team lead to assist with admissions and discharges
• Uses telemetry monitoring, pulse ox, high flow O2, and BIPAP (chronic use only)
• Charts in EPIC (Dimensions) with Pyxis medication system and SBAR communication
• 12-hour night shift schedule from 18:45-07:15
• 36 hours per week can be offered
• 13-26 week contract lengths accepted
• Self-scheduling with leadership oversight; no block scheduling
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend, plus 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays within a 6-week period
• On-call requirement with frequency based on patient census
• Floating required within or near the facility

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry experience required (hard requirement for all skills)
• First-time travelers considered with required 2 years of Cardiac Tele experience
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, peripheral line care, cardiac drip management, and cardiac monitoring with dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Experience with pacemakers, post cardiac angiogram/MI care, and pre/post cardiac cath and surgery required

Additional Information

• Provide bedside care for stable pre/post cardiac and stroke intervention patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
• Unit currently houses COVID-positive patients using opti-flow and BIPAP, with a dedicated 23-bed side for COVID surge capacity
• 36 hours of unit orientation required, with availability needed every day during week one for hospital orientation
• Pre-start modules required (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles), completed online and annually
• Scrub requirements include navy blue or white scrubs, Novant t-shirts permitted, matching jackets (no fleece), and no crocs with holes
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO up to 7 days can be auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment or after signing
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
• Travel pairs allowed if assigned to different units with separate schedules and independent transportation
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before applying, with disclosure and facility approval required
• Current travel per diem clinicians must choose between travel or per diem status, as both are not permitted simultaneously

American Traveler Job ID #P-722227. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

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