Telemetry

Cardiac Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Travel Contract | Clinton, SC

Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks | Start Date: November 2, 2026

About the Unit

This adult cardiac telemetry unit manages high-acuity patients with actual or potential life-threatening multisystem and cardiovascular conditions. Common diagnoses include sepsis, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and coronary artery disease. Patients may require IV antiarrhythmic therapy, vasoactive infusions, and anticoagulation management.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Vasoactive and antiarrhythmic drug administration
• Thrombolytic therapy
• Defibrillation and cardioversion
• Thoracentesis assistance
• Continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring

Scheduling & Float

• Every-other-weekend coverage required; schedule may flex based on unit need
• Float to like units or other campuses is required based on census

Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Interdisciplinary Support: Physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, and interpretation services

Required Qualifications

• Active South Carolina RN license
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of electronic health record experience in a comparable system
• 2 years of cardiac telemetry nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers considered based on experience
• Strong skills in dysrhythmia interpretation and management

Additional Notes

• Orientation is held on Mondays; pre-assignment modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials (up to 16 hours reimbursable)
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions accepted