Telemetry

Cardiac Telemetry RN — Travel Contract | Winston-Salem, NC

Contract Duration: 13 weeks (extensions available through early 2027)

Start Date: Late November 2026

This Cardiac Telemetry unit manages adult patients with complex cardiac and medical diagnoses, including cardiac arrhythmias, MI, ACS, heart failure, uncontrolled diabetes, and DKA. Post-procedural patients include those recovering from heart catheterization, PPM placement, and ICD implantation. Nurses manage cardiac drips without blood pressure titration responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience
• Active RN license — NC or Compact (pending license accepted for submission)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Proficient in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• EKG competency testing required prior to start

Preferred Experience:

• Step-down, PCU, IMC, or DOU background

Schedule & Expectations:

• 8 weekend shifts per contract
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Floating within the facility is required
• Up to 7 days RTO (pre-approved; no RTO during first week; no additional RTO after signing)
• 36-hour orientation (day one classroom, days two and three on the unit)

Unit Culture:

No charge nurses are assigned — this unit runs on peer collaboration and shared accountability. Strong teamwork is essential.

Additional Details:

• Scrubs: Navy or white
• Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services, rapid response teams, IV team, and more
• First-time travelers welcome with step-down background