Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Wilmington, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cardiac care and be prepared to deliver exceptional patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• NIHSS certification is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of cardiac experience is required.
• Experience in MS/Tele/Step down units is preferred.
• First-time travelers accepted, provided they have 2 years of cardiac experience.

Job Details

• Shifts: 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
• Contracts available for 36 or 48 hours per week; longer contracts (13-26 weeks) are accepted.
• Floating between units may be required based on needs.
• Weekend coverage: 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks.
• On-call duties are not required.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:6.
• No more than 7 days of RTO (Request Time Off) is allowed.
• Staff must be willing to work during holidays.

Patient Diagnoses

• Atrial Fibrillation
• Congestive 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 Arterial 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 procedures
• Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) procedures
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
• Carotid endarterectomy
• FEM-POP bypass
• Amputations and other vascular surgeries
• Cardiac and thoracic surgeries
• Post-catheterization and post-DCCV care
• Post-electrophysiology procedures
• Pacemaker placements

Special Equipment

• Arterial lines (not mandatory)
• Doppler
• Bladder scanner
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) machines
• Femoral sheaths
• TR band
• Fem-stop
• Chest tubes
• Epicardial Pacing Wires

Unit Systems

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

Orientation

A comprehensive orientation program lasting 24 hours will be provided to ensure a smooth transition into the unit.

Uniform

Navy blue pants and a white top are required for the uniform.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to the start of this specialty.
• Local candidates are accepted at