Telemetry

Cardiac Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Clinton, SC | 13-Week Contract

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

Shift & Schedule

• 3x12 or 4x12 nights, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required (subject to change based on census)
• Float to like units or other campuses is required based on staffing need

Clinical Scope

• Vasoactive and antiarrhythmic drug administration
• Thrombolytic therapy
• Defibrillation and cardioversion
• Thoracentesis
• Continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring, EKG, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management

Interdisciplinary Support

Physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, and interpretation services are available on unit.

Requirements

• Active South Carolina RN license
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of recent cardiac telemetry experience (2 years preferred); first-time travelers considered based on experience
• Minimum 1 year of electronic medical records experience required
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions accepted

Onboarding

• 24-hour orientation (Mondays)
• Pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials; up to 16 hours of module time is reimbursable
• Annual compliance modules required