Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced Cardiac Telemetry position requiring at least 2 years of relevant experience and the ability to manage high patient turnover on nights. Requirements Active NC or compact RN license required; may be submitted with license pending Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Minimum 2 years of relevant cardiac telemetry nursing experience Experience in a fast‑paced unit with similar patient acuity and ratios required Proficiency in IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip management, and PCI care Must pass an EKG competency test prior to start Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable) Responsibilities Hospital‑based Cardiac Telemetry unit serving as the primary cardiac and stroke unit Patient population includes stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, implantable cardioverter‑defibrillators (ICD), cardiac catheterization, TR bands, unstable angina, low‑risk chest pain, CHF, dysrhythmias, new CVA/TIA, and post‑interventional peripheral vascular procedures Unit also manages COVID‑positive patients on opti‑flow and BiPAP during surge periods Patient ratio is 1:5–6; candidates must be comfortable managing 6 patients during census surges Unit typically turns over 78–90 patients per week, meaning a full patient assignment can turn over entirely within a single shift Runs multiple cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone; titration of Cardizem drips required Special equipment includes telemetry monitors, pulse oximetry, high‑flow O2 (stable patients), non‑rebreather mask (palliative only), and BiPAP (chronic use only) EMR/systems used: Epic (Dimensions), Pyxis for medication dispensing, and SBAR for communication Schedule is 3x12‑hour night shifts (18:45–07:15) Every other weekend required, plus 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays within every 6‑week period On‑call required; frequency depends on patient census Float requirement applies to this position Self‑scheduling with leadership oversight; block scheduling is not permitted Contract length is 13 weeks minimum, with extensions up to 26 weeks available First‑time travelers are welcome to apply Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted Orientation is 36 hours; candidates must be available every day during the first week for hospital orientation Approximately 8–10 hours of pre‑start online modules are required for this acute care role; modules must also be completed annually No RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be approved if it does not fall on a holiday Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays Any previous permanent, PRN, or employee pool staff of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before being eligible to apply as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required Travel pairs are permitted provided each traveler has their own transportation and is comfortable with potentially different schedules Scrub color requirement: navy blue or white, or a combination of both; jackets must match uniform in color and material A team lead is available on the unit to assist with admissions and discharges Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k)Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs #J-18808-Ljbffr