Telemetry

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

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

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: November 23, 2026

This adult cardiac telemetry unit cares for inpatient adults with 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 and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management

Schedule & Float:

• Every-other-weekend coverage required; schedule subject to change based on census needs
• Float to like units or other campuses is required; staff float only to units within their demonstrated competencies

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 medical records system required
• First-time travelers considered based on clinical background

Orientation:

• Orientation held every Monday (24 hours total)
• Pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials; up to 16 hours of module time is reimbursable

Flu vaccine required; no exemptions accepted.