Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Wilmington, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

The Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse will provide high-quality care to patients with various cardiac conditions. This role involves monitoring patients' vital signs, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure the best patient outcomes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of cardiac nursing experience required
• Experience in MS/Tele/Step down units preferred
• First-time travelers accepted, provided they meet the experience requirement

Job Details

• Shift: 12 hours, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Available for 36 or 48-hour contracts
• Longer contracts (13-26 weeks) accepted
• Floating to other units as needed
• Weekend coverage required: 4 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
• No call required
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:6
• Must work holidays as needed
• Required participation in Storm Team and Hurricane Team during catastrophic events
• May need to report for work during mass casualty incidents

Patient Diagnoses

• Atrial Fibrillation
• Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
• Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
• Aortic Stenosis/Regurgitation
• Mitral Regurgitation/Stenosis
• Endocarditis
• Cardiomyopathy
• Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
• Vasculitis and Carotid Stenosis
• Venous Stasis
• Sheath Management and Removal

Special Procedures and Unit Details

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacements (AVR, MVR)
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Mitral Clip Procedures
• Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (Watchman Procedure)
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
• Carotid Endarterectomy
• Femoral-Popliteal Bypass (FEM-POP)
• Amputations and other vascular surgeries
• Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeries
• Post-catheterization and post-electrophysiology procedures
• Pacemaker placements

Special Equipment

• Arterial Lines (not required)
• Doppler
• Bladder Scanner
• EKG Machines
• Femoral Sheaths, TR Band, Fem-Stop
• Chest Tubes
• Epicardial Pacing Wires

Unit Systems

• Pyxis
• EPIC
• SBAR Communication

Orientation and Miscellaneous

• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• Uniform requirements: Navy blue pants and white top

Note: All candidates must pass an EKG test prior to starting this position. Interview availability should be provided when submitting candidates for consideration.