Location: Winston Salem, NC

Start Date: 05-11-2026

End Date: 08-10-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour schedule (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM); 36 or 48 hour options available; includes required weekends (4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule); floating to similar units as needed

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $52 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality telemetry nursing care before and after cardiac procedures, ensuring safe transitions and rapid turnover readiness
• Initiate and manage IV therapy, including peripheral and central line care, and administer blood products when indicated
• Monitor cardiac rhythms continuously, interpret dysrhythmias, and manage arrhythmias and non-titrating cardiac drips such as Cardizem and Amiodarone
• Respond quickly and effectively as part of Rapid Response/Code teams to stabilize patients in emergency situations
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care for pre/post cath, PPM/AICD, carotid stent and NSTEMI patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Respiratory, Pharmacy, PT, Radiology, Case Management) to coordinate fast-paced admissions, discharges and transfers
• Accurately document care in the charting system (Epic preferred) and follow unit policies, infection control and PPE procedures
• Maintain situational awareness during rapid patient turnover and prioritize tasks to keep patient flow safe and efficient

Qualifications

• Active RN license in applicable state (must meet facility verification requirements)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience with cardiac telemetry or cardiac procedural unit experience (HARD STOP)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (BCLS), and NIHSS
• Required skills: IV start and strong telemetry experience; must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Comfortable managing non-titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and responding to dysrhythmias
• Willingness to float to similar units and work required weekend shifts
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac telemetry and continuous rhythm monitoring
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• IV therapy, phlebotomy and central/peripheral line care
• Management of non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Renal Dose Dopamine, Lasix, Nitro)
• Rapid Response / Code team participation and emergency response
• Familiarity with Epic or similar electronic medical records
• Non-invasive airway management and basic respiratory support (nasal cannula)
• Strong prioritization and time management in high-turnover procedural units

Benefits

• Comfortable housing support and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer match opportunities
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive, interdisciplinary team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Winston Salem, NC

Winston-Salem blends New South charm with vibrant arts and outdoor options. Explore Old Salem Museums & Gardens and the Reynolda House & Gardens for history and tranquility, stroll local shops and breweries downtown, or take short weekend escapes to Pilot Mountain and Hanging Rock for hiking and scenic views. Enjoy nearby Yadkin Valley wineries, farm-to-table dining, and a growing arts scene — plenty to do on your days off.

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