Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced Cardiac Telemetry unit, requiring a minimum of 2 years of telemetry nursing experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiac Telemetry unit serving as the primary cardiac and stroke unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, implanted cardioverter/defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac catheterization, TR bands, unstable angina, low-risk chest pain evaluation, CHF, dysrhythmias, new CVA, and TIA patients
• Unit also cares for post uncomplicated interventional peripheral vascular procedure and cardiac intervention patients
• Unit may house COVID-positive patients on opti-flow and BiPAP during surge periods
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6; candidates must be comfortable managing up to 6 patients
• High-volume unit with a typical weekly patient turnover of 78–90 patients
• Specialized procedures include IV starts, cardiac drips (Cardizem, Dopamine, Amiodarone, etc.), PCI care, and titration of Cardizem drips
• Equipment used includes telemetry monitors, pulse oximetry, high-flow O2, non-rebreather masks, and BiPAP (chronic use only)
• EMR: Epic (Dimensions); additional systems include Pyxis and SBAR documentation
• 13-week contract; 36 hours per week only
• 12-hour day shifts, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Every other weekend required, along with 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays per 6-week period
• On-call required; frequency depends on patient census
• Floating required; frequency depends on patient census
• No block scheduling
• Self-scheduling with leadership oversight to balance unit needs
• Local candidates are accepted

Requirements

• Active RN license — NC state or compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac telemetry nursing experience required
• Experience with high-acuity, fast-paced units and managing up to 6 patients required
• Proficiency in IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, cardiac drips, and pre/post procedure cardiac care required
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include managing cardiac and stroke patients, titrating drips, and supporting high patient turnover with full assignment changeovers common within a single shift
• A team lead is available on the unit to assist with admissions and discharges
• Orientation is 36 hours; travelers must be available every day during the first week for hospital orientation
• RTO (time off) requests after booking are not permitted and cannot be arranged on-site — call-offs or additional RTO may result in contract cancellation
• Scrub colors: navy blue, white, or a combination; jackets must match uniform in color and material
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply