Registered Nurse - Cardiac Tele

Registered Nurse/Cardiac TeleLocation: Salisbury, NCOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract Details:Position Type: Contract (Travel Nursing)Contract Duration: 3 monthsPay Rate: $51.00 / Hour (USD)Shift / Schedule: Night Shift, 12-hour shifts — 18:45–07:15; Weekends: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (3×12)Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours onlyOn-Call: Yes — frequency depends on patient censusFloat Requirement: YesOrientation: 36 hours; travelers must be available every day during week one for hospital orientationWork Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Job SummaryThis is a Cardiac Telemetry travel nursing position on a challenging, fast-paced unit that serves as the primary cardiac and stroke unit. The unit typically turns over 78 to 90 patients per week, meaning a nurse with a 6-patient assignment may turn over their complete assignment and start over within a single shift. A team lead is available to assist with admissions and discharges. The unit currently houses COVID-positive patients utilizing opti-flow and BiPAP, and the high-acuity side of the Cardiac Telemetry Unit (CTU) functions as a COVID unit that accepts patients on opti-flow and acute BiPAPs during a COVID surge.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct nursing care to stable pre- and post-procedure cardiac patients, including pacemaker implantation, implanted cardioverter/defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, and TR bandsManage post-uncomplicated interventional peripheral vascular procedures and cardiac interventions without sheathsMonitor and care for patients with non-rebreather mask with stable O2 saturation (must be on pulse ox), unstable angina, low-risk chest pain evaluation, CHF, dysrhythmias, all new CVA, and TIA patientsInitiate IV access and perform telemetry monitoringManage and titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, Amiodarone, and othersPerform and document care for pre- and post-procedure cardiac patients and PCI patientsManage target patient ratios of 1:5–6; must be comfortable accepting up to 6 patients during surgeFollow self-scheduling guidelines under leadership oversight to balance unit needsUtilize unit systems: Pyxis, Dimensions (EPIC), and SBAR for medication administration, documentation, and communicationOperate and monitor special equipment including telemetry, pulse ox, high-flow O2 (stable), non-rebreather mask (palliative only), and BiPAP (chronic use only — no new BiPAP)Adhere to strict RTO policy: RTO after booking is NOT allowed and is NOT allowed to be worked out onsite; any call-offs or additional RTO could result in contract cancellation and DNRRequired SkillsIV start proficiencyTelemetry monitoringPre- and post-procedure patient care for cardiac patientsManagement of cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Dopamine, Amiodarone)PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) experienceAbility to titrate Cardizem dripsComfort with 1:5–6 patient ratios and surge ratios up to 6 patientsExperience with fast-paced, high-acuity units with similar ratios and acuity levelsFamiliarity with Pyxis, Dimensions (EPIC), and SBAREducation RequirementsACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) — RequiredBCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) — RequiredNIH Stroke Scale certification — RequiredMust pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialtyFlu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)Required ExperienceMinimum 2 years of nursing experience required (challenging and very busy unit — must have similar experience with ratios and acuity)Traveler experience: Willing to accept first-time travelersLocal candidates acceptedWork Environment / Physical RequirementsHigh-acuity, fast-paced cardiac and stroke unitUnit typically turns over 78 to 90 patients per weekNurses with a 6-patient assignment may turn over their complete assignment and start over during a shiftWeekend schedule required: Friday, Saturday & SundayOn-call required; frequency depends on patient censusFloat requirement: YesUnit currently houses COVID-positive patients utilizing opti-flow and BiPAPHigh side (23-bed) of CTU functions as a COVID unit accepting patients on opti-flow and acute BiPAPs during COVID surgeScrub colors: Navy blue or white scrubs, or a mixture of both; Novant t-shirts permitted all days; jackets must be the same material (not fleece) and color as uniforms; no Crocs with holesImportant NotesRTO Policy (STRICT): RTO after booking is NOT allowed and is NOT allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could possibly result in a contract cancellation and DNR (Do Not Rehire).RTO Maximum: 7-day max for AYA Auto OfferMust pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialtyTravelers must be available every day during week one for hospital orientationScheduling is self-scheduling per stated guidelines, with oversight from leadership to balance unit needs as neededSpecial Equipment Restrictions: No new BiPAP; no unstable O2 with BiPAP; non-rebreather mask for palliative use only; BiPAP permitted for chronic use onlyPotassium restriction: No K > 60 mEq/LiterAbout the ClientThis client is a regional healthcare system operating acute care hospitals and outpatient facilities across the Carolinas, serving communities throughout the Southeast. The organization employs thousands of clinical and support professionals — including registered nurses, cardiac specialists, surgical technologists, patient care technicians, and allied health staff — across its network of hospitals and medical centers. With a consistently high patient volume and a commitment to cardiovascular and stroke care, this system is recognized for delivering high-acuity inpatient services to a broad regional patient population.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.