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

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients experiencing cardiovascular conditions.

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
• Contract Length: 13-26 weeks
• Weekend Coverage: 4 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Holidays: Must be willing to work on holidays
• Floating: Required as needed
• Call: Not required

Required Skills and Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• 2 years of cardiac nursing experience required
• Experience in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, or Step Down nursing preferred
• First-time travelers accepted with 2 years of cardiac experience

Patient Diagnoses

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

Special Procedures and Unit Details

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)
• Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Mitral Clip Procedure
• Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (Watchman Procedure)
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
• Carotid Endarterectomy
• Femoral-Popliteal Bypass
• Amputations
• Other Vascular and Cardiac Surgeries
• Thoracic and General Thoracic Surgery
• Post Catheterization Care
• Post Direct Current Cardioversion
• Post Electrophysiology Procedures
• Pacemaker Placements

Special Equipment

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

Unit Systems

• Pyxis for medication management
• EPIC for documentation
• SBAR for communication

Orientation

All new hires will undergo a 24-hour orientation program to ensure familiarity with unit protocols and procedures.

Uniform

Required attire includes navy blue pants and a white top.

Note: Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty. Internal notes