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American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry opportunity in salisbury, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 5, 2026
Length
20 weeks
Openings
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Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiac Telemetry RN for a fast-paced primary cardiac and stroke unit requiring NC or compact RN license and prior cardiac tele experience.
Details
Cardiac Telemetry unit serving as the primary cardiac and stroke unit
Night shift, 3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15
Patient ratios of 1:5-6, subject to fluctuation based on unit needs
High patient turnover, averaging 78-90 patients per week
Team lead available to assist with admissions and discharges
On-call requirement with frequency depending on patient census
Floating required within or near the facility
Every other weekend required, including 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays in a 6‑week period
Self‑scheduling with leadership oversight; no block scheduling
Uses Pyxis, EPIC (Dimensions), and SBAR communication
Cares for stable pre/post pacemaker, ICD, cardiac catheterization, TR band, and uncomplicated peripheral vascular/cardiac intervention patients
Manages patients with unstable angina, low risk chest pain, CHF, dysrhythmias, and new CVA/TIA
Titrates cardiac drips including Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone
Unit currently houses COVID‑positive patients using opti‑flow and BiPAP
Requirements
Active NC or compact RN license (pending acceptable at submission)
Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry experience required (hard stop requirement)
First‑time travelers accepted with 2 years of Cardiac Tele experience
Epic charting experience preferred
Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, arterial line management, central and peripheral line care
Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code teams required
Experience with pacemakers, post cardiac angiogram, post MI, and pre/post cardiac cath/surgery required
Comfortable managing multiple cardiac drips and taking up to 6 patients per assignment
Additional Information
Fast‑paced unit with high patient turnover requiring adaptability
36‑hour unit orientation with mandatory attendance every day during week one
Navy blue or white scrubs, or a mix of both, with Novant t‑shirts permitted; jackets must match uniform material and color; no crocs with holes allowed
Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
RTO of 7 days or less may be auto‑approved (excluding holidays); no RTO allowed during first week; additional RTO requires facility approval and cannot be requested after signing
Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (perm/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before reapplying, with facility approval required
Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at the same travel rate
Travel pairs allowed if placed on different units and disclosed at submission
Contract length of 20 weeks or longer considered, through the specified end date
36‑hour weekly schedules may be offered
First‑time travelers welcome to apply with required cardiac tele experience
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
$1,966/wk
Assignment Total (20 Weeks)
$39,320
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$102,232
Weekly Wages
$720/wk
Regular Hours
$20.00 x 36 hours/wk = $720
Weekly Stipends
$1,246/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$1,966/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,800 - $1,966. The $1,966 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax‑free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer‑paid taxes and related costs.
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salisbury, NC, 28147, US
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