Travel Telemetry RN - $2,095 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: 11/16/2026
• 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: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Primary cardiac and stroke unit caring for pre/post procedure cardiac patients, pacemaker/ICD implants, cardiac catheterization, and new CVA/TIA patients
• Patient ratios typically 1:5-6, which may fluctuate based on unit needs
• High-acuity, fast-paced environment with 78-90 patient turnovers per week
• Manages multiple cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone with titration
• Utilizes telemetry, pulse ox, and high-flow O2 equipment
• Uses Pyxis and EPIC (Dimensions) for medication and documentation, with SBAR communication
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (18:45-07:15), 3x per week with option for 36 hours
• 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 depending on patient census
• Self-scheduling with leadership oversight; no block scheduling permitted
• 13-week contract or longer

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Telemetry experience required (hard requirement)
• Experience with IV starts, cardiac drips, and PCI patients required
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Experience with arterial line management, central and peripheral line care required
• Skill in managing and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Experience with pacemakers, post cardiac angiogram, pre/post cardiac cath, and TR bands required
• Experience managing patients on non-invasive airway support and oxygen administration required

Additional Information

• Unit includes a team lead to assist with admissions and discharges
• Unit may house COVID-positive patients using opti-flow and BiPAP during surges
• Hospital orientation is 36 hours; travelers must be available every day during week one
• Navy or white scrubs permitted, along with Novant t-shirts; matching jackets required and no open-toe crocs allowed
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• RTO requests of 7 days or fewer may be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at the same rate
• First-time travelers will be considered if they meet the 2-year cardiac telemetry experience requirement
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (perm/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before reapplying and disclose prior employment details
• Travel pairs are allowed if assigned to different units and disclosed at submission
• Candidates must complete required testing within 48 hours of signing

American Traveler Job ID #P-765672. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

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