PCU / Stepdown

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

This night shift travel position is on an adult Cardiac Telemetry unit managing patients with chest pain, arrhythmias (including a-fib and intermittent VT), and complex cardiac histories requiring continuous monitoring. Many patients present pre- or post-procedure, including heart catheterization, cardioversion, ablation, nuclear stress testing, and pacemaker/ICD implant or upgrade. CABG pre-op preparation is also managed on this unit.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | 3×12-hour shifts
• 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period
• Float to qualified units/campuses as needed based on census

Clinical Responsibilities

• Continuous telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Titration of cardiac drips (heparin, cardizem, nitroglycerin) and insulin drips (pre-procedural)
• Central line, PICC line, and port care; chest tube and surgical drain management
• Blood product administration, BiPAP/CPAP support, high-flow nasal cannula
• Pre/post cardiac cath and cardiac surgery care

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent Cardiac Telemetry experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience with an electronic health record system
• Active RN license (pending not accepted)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Pre-assignment testing and online modules required within 48 hours of system access (up to 16 hours, billable)
• 36-hour orientation (begins Mondays)

Additional Details

• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions
• All requested time off must be submitted at time of application
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period