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: 08/17/2026
• 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 hiring an RN for a Cardiac Telemetry unit requiring 2 years of relevant experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work on a fast-paced primary cardiac and stroke unit within a hospital setting
• Care for stable pre/post cardiac catheterization, pacemaker, ICD, and TR band patients, as well as CHF, dysrhythmia, unstable angina, and new CVA/TIA patients
• Manage multiple cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone, with titration of Cardizem drips
• Target patient ratio of 1:5-6, which may fluctuate up to 6 patients during surges
• High unit turnover with approximately 78-90 patients per week
• Unit includes a COVID-designated bed side utilizing Opti-flow and BiPAP for stable, chronic use only
• Uses telemetry, pulse oximetry, high-flow O2, and non-rebreather masks
• Charting and communication systems include Epic (Dimensions), Pyxis, and SBAR
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45-07:15
• Self-scheduling with leadership oversight; no block scheduling permitted
• Every other weekend required, including 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays within a 6-week period
• On-call requirement based on patient census
• Floating required within or near the facility
• 13-26 week contract options available, with 36 hours per week offered
• Team lead support available to assist with admissions and discharges

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry experience required, including for first-time travelers
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Skills required: IV therapy/phlebotomy, peripheral line care/management, cardiac drip management, and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams required
• Experience with oxygen administration and non-invasive airway management required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Must complete required pre-start clinical modules (8-10 hours for acute care roles)

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac and stroke care in a high-acuity, fast-turnover unit environment
• First-time travelers will be considered as long as they meet the required 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry experience
• Weekly hospital orientation with availability required every day during week one
• Navy blue or white scrubs, or a mix of both, along with Novant t-shirts permitted; jackets must match uniform color and material (no fleece); no crocs with holes allowed
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO of 7 days or less can be auto-approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before reapplying as a traveler, with facility approval required
• Travel pairs are allowed if assigned to different units and disclosed at submission

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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