Telemetry

Telemetry RN — Night Shift | North Charleston, SC

Contract: 13 weeks | Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Guaranteed Hours: 48/week

This telemetry unit cares for a high-acuity cardiac population, including post-procedure patients following PCI, PPM, ICD placement, and cardiac ablations. Nurses manage cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Dobutamine) and are expected to be proficient in telemetry strip interpretation.

Unit & Schedule Details

• Three 12-hour night shifts per week, including every other weekend and rotating holidays
• Float requirement: travelers float first and may be assigned to inpatient ED holds, the telemetry monitoring room, or PCU
• Bedside shift report, AIDET, and RN/MD rounding are standard practice
• Dress code: Navy scrubs

Clinical Responsibilities

• Telemetry monitoring and post-cath lab patient care
• Cardiac drip management
• Phlebotomy
• Respiratory treatments (inhalers and nebulizers) outside the ICU
• Foley catheter care and maintenance with nurse-driven removal protocols
• Discharge planning and patient education
• Care plan development each shift with physician and ancillary team collaboration

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 30 months of RN or LPN nursing experience
• At least one prior completed travel nursing assignment
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certification (all required)

Location

North Charleston sits alongside the historic city of Charleston, SC — offering southern charm, coastal beaches, museums, and waterfront activities including kayaking and boat tours.