Registered Nurse Telemetry

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Telemetry (Travel)

Location

North Charleston, SC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend and holidays on a rotating basis

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for up to 6 telemetry patients, including those post-cardiac procedures such as PCI, PPM, ICD, and ablations
• Proficiently read and interpret telemetry strips and monitor patients in the telemetry monitoring room as needed
• Manage cardiac drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, and Dobutamine
• Administer respiratory treatments (inhalers and nebulizers) and perform phlebotomy and Foley catheter care and maintenance per nurse-driven protocols
• Conduct bedside shift report handoffs, AIDET communication, and RN/MD rounding; develop plans of care each shift and coordinate discharge planning and patient education
• Collaborate with physicians and ancillary departments; float as needed, including to the emergency department for inpatient holds or to the PCU

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Minimum of 30 months of RN or LPN nursing experience
• At least one previous successful travel nursing assignment
• Proficiency with telemetry monitoring and post-cath lab patient care
• Experience with Meditech documentation system preferred; familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and mobile workstation technology a plus

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for post-cardiac procedure patients including PCI, PPM, ICD, and ablation patients
• Background in PCU or step-down level care
• Strong time management skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex patient assignments
• Familiarity with nurse-driven protocols, particularly for Foley catheter removal

Why Join Us

• Work at a well-recognized acute care facility known for its Chest Pain Center accreditation, Stroke Center accreditation, and Level II Trauma Center designation, offering exposure to a high-acuity, specialized patient population
• Located in the historic and vibrant coastal city of Charleston, SC — offering rich culture, outdoor activities, beaches, and southern charm for an exceptional travel assignment experience