Telemetry

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

Shift: 4x12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Contract Duration: 13 weeks | Start Date: November 23, 2026

Unit Overview

This cardiac telemetry unit cares for adult and geriatric patients experiencing actual or potential life-threatening multisystem and cardiac 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 & Responsibilities

• Vasoactive and antiarrhythmic drug administration
• Thrombolytic therapy
• Defibrillation and cardioversion
• Thoracentesis assistance
• Continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring
• 12-lead EKG acquisition and interpretation
• Non-invasive blood pressure monitoring
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Schedule & Float Requirements

• Weekend coverage required every other weekend (subject to change based on census needs)
• Float to like units or other campuses is required based on volume

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active South Carolina RN license
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience preferred; 1+ year considered
• Minimum 1 year of experience with an electronic health record system required

Orientation

• 24-hour orientation; sessions begin on Mondays
• Pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials (up to 16 hours reimbursable)

Flu vaccine required; no exemptions accepted.