Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, with night shift availability and the ability to manage complex cardiac patients. Requirements Active NC or compact RN license (may be pending at time of consideration) Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Cardiac telemetry experience is required Proficiency in IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias Two supervisor/manager professional references from within the past 2 years required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable) Responsibilities Hospital telemetry unit specializing in cardiac care Patient population includes cardiac arrhythmias, MI, ACS, uncontrolled diabetes, DKA, heart failure, post-heart catheterization, post-PPM, post-ICD, and cardiac drips Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 with an average daily census of 23 Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (3x12‑hour shifts) 8 weekend shifts required for the duration of the contract Floating to other units is required Uses Epic (EMR), Pyxis, and SBAR communication framework 13‑week contract with the possibility of extension Step‑down or IMC experience is preferred First‑time travelers are welcome to apply EKG testing is required prior to start Orientation is 3 days: day one consists of Epic training, followed by two days on the unit 8–10 hours of pre‑start online modules are required and must be completed annually No charge nurses on the unit — strong teamwork is essential Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays No RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment (orientation); up to 7 days of RTO may be approved thereafter, provided it does not fall on a holiday Former permanent, PRN, or contract employees of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before being considered for a travel assignment Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at a different rate Travel pairs are allowed, provided each traveler has their own transportation and is comfortable with potentially different schedules Navy or white scrubs are required 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