Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler, LLC.; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Telemetry RN for a fast-paced cardiac and stroke unit in Salisbury, NC. Requires 2 years cardiac telemetry experience and NC or compact RN licensure, plus BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.

This travel assignment features night shifts 18:45–07:15, 36 hours weekly, self-scheduling with leadership oversight, and EPIC/Pyxis usage. Travel benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required.
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity telemetry unit for cardiac and stroke patients.
• Manage multiple cardiac drips with titration (e.g., Cardizem, Dopamine, Amiodarone).
• Maintain 1:5–6 patient ratio with high turnover.
• Night shifts 18:45–07:15; 36 hours per week may be offered.
• Self-scheduling with leadership oversight; float to other units as needed.
• Use EPIC (Dimensions) and Pyxis for medication/d Documentation with SBAR communication.
• Unit may care for COVID-positive patients with opti-flow/BiPAP when needed.
• Open to first-time travelers with 2+ years telemetry experience.

Skills

RN licensure NC/Compact

Cardiac telemetry experience

BLS ACLS NIHSS

EPIC charting

IV therapy and phlebotomy

Arterial line care

Vasoactive drips management

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Pacemaker/ICD care

Team leadership

Telemetry patient care

Tools

EPIC Dimensions

Pyxis

Job description

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

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience required (hard requirement, no exceptions)
• PCU experience not required, but cardiac telemetry experience is mandatory
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and arterial line management
• Experience managing and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response situations
• Experience with pacemakers, post cardiac angiogram and cath, and pre/post cardiac surgery care preferred
• Comfortable with non-invasive airway management, oxygen administration, and nasal cannula use
• Wound care/wound vac and insulin drip titration experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Primary cardiac and stroke telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes pre/post pacemaker and ICD implantation, cardiac catheterization, TR bands, uncomplicated peripheral vascular and cardiac interventions, unstable angina, chest pain evaluation, CHF, dysrhythmias, and new CVA/TIA patients
• Manages multiple cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone with titration required
• Target patient ratio of 1:5-6, with high patient turnover averaging 78-90 patients per week
• Team lead available to assist with admissions and discharges
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15
• 36 hours per week may be offered
• Self-scheduling with leadership oversight; no block scheduling permitted
• Float requirement to other units as needed
• Call requirement with frequency dependent on patient census
• Every other weekend required, including 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays within a 6-week period
• Uses Pyxis and EPIC (Dimensions) for medication and documentation, with SBAR communication
• Unit may care for COVID-positive patients using opti-flow and BiPAP for chronic, stable use only
• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity, fast-paced telemetry environment with frequent patient turnover
• 36 hours of unit orientation required, with availability needed every day during week one
• Navy blue or white scrubs (or a mix) and Novant t-shirts permitted; matching jackets required and no crocs with holes allowed
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• RTO of 7 days or less may be auto-approved if it does not fall on a holiday; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• First-time travelers will be considered, provided they have at least 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience
• Local candidates accepted at the standard travel rate
• Travel pairs are allowed if assigned to different units and disclosed at time of submission
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying and disclose prior employment details for facility approval
• Current travel or per diem clinicians at the facility are not eligible for this travel contract and must choose one assignment type

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-765672

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