Telemetry

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

Shift: Nights, 3x12 or 4x12 | 19:00–07:30

Contract: 13 weeks | Start: November 23, 2026

Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry

Unit Overview

This adult cardiac telemetry unit manages patients with actual or potential life-threatening multisystem and cardiovascular conditions. Common diagnoses include sepsis, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and coronary artery disease. Patients frequently require IV antiarrhythmic therapy, vasoactive infusions, and anticoagulation management.

Clinical Procedures & Skills

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

Schedule & Float

• Every other weekend required; schedule subject to change based on census
• Float to similar units or other campuses is required; assignments limited to competency-verified areas

Interdisciplinary Support

Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Radiology, Phlebotomy, Social Services, and Interpretation Services are all available on unit.

Requirements

• Active SC RN license
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry/cardiac experience (2 years preferred); first-time travelers considered based on experience
• Minimum 1 year of electronic medical record experience required
• Pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials (up to 16 hours reimbursable)
• Orientation: 24 hours, scheduled Mondays
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions accepted