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: 08/17/2026
- 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 17, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position working a weekend night shift schedule (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) with a minimum of 2 years of Cardiac Tele experience required.
Details
- Cardiac Telemetry unit serving as the primary cardiac and stroke unit in a hospital setting
- Patient population includes stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, implanted cardioverter/defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, TR bands, unstable angina, low-risk chest pain evaluation, CHF, dysrhythmias, CVA, and TIA patients
- Unit also manages post-uncomplicated interventional peripheral vascular procedures and runs multiple cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone
- Unit currently houses COVID-positive patients; the high-acuity side manages patients on opti-flow and BiPAP during COVID surges
- Target patient ratio is 1:5–6; nurses must be comfortable managing up to 6 patients during surge
- High-volume unit with approximately 78–90 patient turnovers per week; nurses may turn over their full patient assignment within a single shift
- EMR system: Epic (Dimensions); Pyxis used for medication management; SBAR for communication — Epic experience preferred
- Special equipment includes telemetry monitors, pulse oximetry, high-flow O2, non-rebreather masks, and BiPAP (chronic use only)
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 18:45–07:15, working weekends Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- On-call required; frequency depends on patient census
- Floating within and near the facility is required
- Contracts are available in 13–26 week lengths
- Self-scheduling applies within set guidelines, with leadership oversight to balance unit needs
Requirements
- Active RN license — NC or Compact license required (may be pending at time of consideration)
- Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry RN experience required — this is a hard stop requirement
- Cardiac Tele experience specifically required; PCU experience is not required
- Proficiency in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip management, and titration of cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem)
- Experience with pre/post cardiac cath, PCI, TR band management, and pacemaker/ICD patients
- Skills in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, central and peripheral line care, arterial line management, and blood product administration
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity unit with frequent patient turnover
- Two professional supervisor/manager references from within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but required prior to start)
- Must pass an EKG test prior to start
- Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are accepted but are subject to a local pay rate
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they have a minimum of 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry experience
- A team lead is available on the unit to assist with admissions and discharges
- Unit orientation is 36 hours; travelers must be available every day during the first week for hospital orientation
- Pre-start online modules are required (approximately 8–10 hours for acute care roles) and must be completed annually; modules are conducted via online learning, Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes
- No RTO is permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be pre-approved (excluding holidays); no additional RTO may be requested after signing
- Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
- Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before applying; prior employment must be disclosed and facility rehire approval is required
- Scrub colors: navy blue or white scrubs, or a mix of both; Novant t-shirts are permitted; jackets must match uniform color and material (no fleece); no holed Crocs
- Travel pairs are permitted but must be assigned to different units and have their own transportation
American Traveler Job ID #P-735367. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.