Cardiac Tele RN
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiac Telemetry unit requiring 2 years of cardiac experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Cardiac Telemetry unit caring for patients with atrial fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valve disorders, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, vasculitis, and carotid stenosis
• Supports patients undergoing CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman), VATS, carotid endarterectomy, fem-pop bypass, amputations, and other cardiac/thoracic surgeries
• Uses arterial lines (not required), Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, fem-stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires
• Utilizes Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR communication systems
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• Accepts 36 or 48 hour contracts, 13-26 weeks in length
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Floating required as needed
• Weekend coverage required - 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks
• No call requirements

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required (pending license accepted at submission)
• BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac med/surg telemetry or step-down experience required
• Experience with sheath management and removal, TR band, and radial artery lines preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, arterial line management, and cardiac drip management/titration preferred
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and non-invasive airway management
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and management of dysrhythmias
• May be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters
• Unit orientation is 24 hours
• Scrub requirement: navy blue pants with white top
• First-time travelers accepted only if they have more than 24 months of cardiac experience
• Previous PERM, PRN, or EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover must wait 12 months before applying, with facility approval required
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO allowed during first week
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units and disclosed at submission