Travel Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,002 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: 26 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: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced Cardiac Telemetry unit requiring 2+ years of cardiac tele experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Hospital-based Cardiac Telemetry unit serving as the primary cardiac and stroke unit
• Patient population includes pre/post pacemaker and ICD implantation, cardiac catheterization, TR bands, uncomplicated interventional peripheral vascular/cardiac procedures, unstable angina, low-risk chest pain, CHF, dysrhythmias, and new CVA/TIA patients
• Manages multiple cardiac and vasoactive drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone with titration required
• Target patient ratio of 1:5-6, with surge capacity up to 6 patients
• High patient turnover with approximately 78-90 patients per week on the unit
• Unit has a dedicated team lead to assist with admissions and discharges
• Uses telemetry monitoring, pulse ox, high flow O2, non-rebreather masks (palliative only), and BIPAP (chronic use only)
• Charting and communication systems include Pyxis, EPIC (Dimensions), and SBAR
• Night shift schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, 18:45-07:15
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend, including 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays within a 6-week period
• Floating required within or near the facility
• On-call requirement with frequency based on patient census
• Self-scheduling available with leadership oversight; no block scheduling
• 36-hour work weeks may be offered
• Contract lengths of 13-26 weeks available

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, license pending status accepted at time of application
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry experience required
• First-time travelers accepted with 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry experience
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, arterial line management, peripheral line care, cardiac drip management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Experience with heparin protocols and cardiac monitoring required
• Central line care and blood product administration skills preferred
• Previous PERM/PRN/EP employment with Novant Health or New Hanover requires a 12-month waiting period before eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide stable pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac and stroke patients, including monitoring and management of cardiac drips
• Unit may house COVID-positive patients using opti-flow and BIPAP during surges
• Complete 36 hours of unit orientation, with availability required every day during week one
• Scrub requirements include navy blue or white scrubs (or a mix), Novant t-shirts permitted, and jackets must match uniform material and color; crocs with holes are not allowed
• Complete pre-start and annual online training modules (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles)
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO up to 7 days can be auto-approved if it does not fall on a holiday; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Travel pairs are allowed if assigned to different units and disclosed at time of application
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at a reduced rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply with required cardiac telemetry experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-722226. 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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