Telemetry

Cardiac Telemetry Nurse – Night Shift

Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:45 – 07:15)

Location: Salisbury, NC

Contract Duration: 16 weeks

Start Date: October 19, 2026

About the Role

The facility's cardiac and stroke unit is seeking an experienced RN to join a high-acuity telemetry team. This is a fast-paced environment with high patient turnover—expect to manage 78–90 patient admissions per week.

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

You'll care for adults requiring cardiac and stroke monitoring and intervention, including:

• Pre/post pacemaker implantation and cardiac catheterization
• Implanted cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) and TR band management
• Unstable angina, low-risk chest pain evaluation, and CHF
• New CVA and TIA patients
• Dysrhythmia management and multi-drip titration (Cardizem, Dopamine, Amiodarone)
• Stable post-interventional peripheral vascular and cardiac procedures
• COVID-positive patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation

Staffing & Schedule

• Call: Required; frequency based on census
• Float: Yes
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend; 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays per 6-week period
• On-Call Time Off: Maximum 7 days pre-approved (no holidays); RTO unavailable first week

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a similar high-acuity cardiac unit
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Skills: IV placement, telemetry interpretation, cardiac drip titration, arterial line management, pacemaker care, TR band monitoring
• EKG Testing: Required prior to start
• Orientation: 36 hours; daily availability required week one

Dress Code

Navy blue or white scrubs (or mix); Novant t-shirts permitted. Matching jackets (no fleece). No crocs with holes.

First-time travelers welcome. Locals accepted.