RN: Telemetry

Job Description:

This travel assignment is for a registered nurse specializing in cardiac telemetry within a busy cardiac and stroke unit. You will care for pre- and post-procedure cardiac patients, including those recovering from pacemaker placement, defibrillator implantation, cardiac catheterization, and vascular interventions. The role includes managing telemetry, cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Dopamine, and Amiodarone, and patients with dysrhythmias, CHF, unstable angina, TIA, and new CVA diagnoses. Expect a fast-paced setting with frequent admissions and discharges, floating as needed, call assignments based on census, and every-other-weekend coverage. Night shifts follow a consistent 12-hour schedule, but block scheduling is not available.

Weather:

Salisbury typically offers crisp, comfortable days around this time of year, with cooler evenings and occasional periods of rain. It is a pleasant season for exploring the area, so bring layers for changing temperatures.

Fun Things To Do:

• Downtown Salisbury: Stroll through the historic center, browse local shops, and enjoy area dining.

• Local parks and greenways: Spend a relaxing afternoon walking, exercising, or enjoying the outdoors.

• Charlotte day trip: Explore museums, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment in the larger city.

• Lake Norman day trip: Enjoy waterfront scenery, outdoor recreation, and lakeside dining.

• Blue Ridge foothills day trip: Take a scenic drive through nearby mountain communities and countryside.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Salisbury, North Carolina

Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM

Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week