Telemetry

Cardiac Telemetry RN – Night Shift | Travel Contract | Clinton, SC

Shift: Nights, 3×12 hours (19:00–07:30)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: October 26, 2026

This cardiac telemetry unit cares for inpatient adults experiencing actual or potential life-threatening multisystem and cardiac conditions. The patient population includes adults and geriatrics presenting with diagnoses such as sepsis, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and coronary artery disease. Nurses manage patients receiving IV antiarrhythmic therapy, vasoactive infusions, and anticoagulation.

Clinical Procedures Include:

• Vasoactive and antiarrhythmic drug administration
• Thrombolytic therapy
• Defibrillation and cardioversion
• Thoracentesis
• Continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring
• 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring

Scheduling Details:

• Every other weekend required; scheduling may adjust based on unit need
• Float to similar units or other campuses is required based on census
• 24-hour orientation; pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials (up to 16 hours of modules are reimbursable)

Required Qualifications:

• Active South Carolina RN license
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in cardiac telemetry or a comparable unit
• Electronic health record proficiency (1-year minimum required)
• Demonstrated competency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management

Flu Vaccine: Required — no exemptions accepted

COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required

Interdisciplinary support on unit includes physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, and interpretation services. First-time travelers with strong relevant experience will be considered.