American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Salisbury, North Carolina.Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/10/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry unit with strong telemetry and cardiac drip experience, requiring a NC or compact RN license.
Responsibilities Work in a busy Cardiac Telemetry Unit providing care to cardiac and stroke patients
Patient assignments involve pre and post-procedure cardiac patients, cardiac drips, pacemaker and defibrillator care, and post-interventional cases
Care for patients with diagnoses including unstable angina, CHF, dysrhythmias, new CVA and TIA, and low risk chest pain
Typical nurse to patient ratios are 1:5–6 and assignments can quickly turnover
Unit uses telemetry, pulse oximetry, high flow O2, non-rebreather masks, and BiPAP for chronic use
EMR: Dimensions (Epic) with Pyxis and SBAR systems in use
12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15, with every other weekend, 2 Mondays, and 2 Fridays per 6-week schedule
Travelers must float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed
Assignment length 13–26 weeks available
Responsibilities include caring for patients post-cardiac intervention, titrating drips, and managing admissions and discharges
Unit supports up to 78–90 patient turnovers a week, with help from a team lead
Unit houses COVID-positive patients, including some on opti-flow and BiPAP during surges
Unit orientation is 36 hours; attendance required every day of week one
Navy blue or white scrubs required; jackets must match scrubs
Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays; no vacation or RTO allowed during the first week or holidays
Block scheduling is not permitted
Candidates must not have worked as a PERM/PRN/EP staff at specified health systems in the last 12 months; facility rehire approval required if previously employed
Local candidates are accepted at a different rate based on address within 50 miles
Travel pairs allowed only if assigned to different units
Requirements Active NC or compact RN license required at start
Minimum of 2 years recent cardiac telemetry experience required
Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
IV start, telemetry, pre/post cardiac procedure, and cardiac drip skills required
Must pass EKG testing prior to start
Epic charting experience required
Must be comfortable with high volume, fast-paced environment
First-time travelers are accepted
Benefits High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-624589. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry
About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.