Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry Travel Nurse Job in Salisbury, NC

Cardiac telemetry travel RN opportunity in Salisbury, North Carolina. Bring your acute care nursing experience to a fast-paced adult cardiac and stroke unit where every shift makes an impact. This night-shift travel nursing assignment offers strong team support, modern documentation tools, and the chance to care for a dynamic telemetry patient population in a welcoming Piedmont community.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry
• Employment Type: Travel nurse assignment
• Location: Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
• Setting: Adult cardiac telemetry / stroke-focused unit
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770 – $1,860
• Contract Duration: 20 weeks
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, plus two Mondays and two Fridays in a 6-week period
• Float Requirement: Floating within or near the facility may be required
• Scheduling Style: Self-scheduling with leadership oversight

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent RN experience in cardiac telemetry, progressive care, step-down, or another high-acuity nursing setting
• Current North Carolina RN license or compact state license; pending license may be considered for submittal
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications
• Strong telemetry monitoring skills, including rhythm interpretation and IV starts
• Comfort managing cardiac drips, dysrhythmias, and pre- and post-procedure cardiac patients
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment with changing patient acuity and ratios
• Availability for unit orientation and required pre-start compliance steps
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and occasional call as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality bedside nursing care to adult cardiac and stroke patients
• Monitor telemetry, assess rhythm changes, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Care for patients recovering from pacemaker placement, ICD procedures, cardiac catheterization, and vascular interventions
• Manage cardiac medications and drips according to unit protocols and physician orders
• Support patients with dysrhythmias, CHF, unstable angina, chest pain evaluation, and CVA/TIA care
• Use clinical judgment to prioritize care in a high-turnover, high-energy telemetry unit
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to promote safe, efficient patient care
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively using established clinical workflows

Why Consider This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Competitive weekly pay for experienced cardiac telemetry nurses
• 20-week travel assignment with a consistent night schedule
• Opportunity to strengthen acute care, telemetry, and stroke nursing skills
• Supportive clinical environment in Salisbury, NC healthcare
• Small-city charm with local dining, outdoor recreation, and easy regional access

Apply now to join this Cardiac Telemetry travel nurse assignment in Salisbury, North Carolina and take the next step in your healthcare career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.