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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN with 2+ years of cardiac experience for a night shift position requiring BLS and ACLS certification.

Details

• Hospital-based Cardiac Telemetry unit with rapid response capabilities
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valve disorders, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, vasculitis, carotid stenosis, and venous stasis
• Supports special procedures including CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman), VATS, carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, amputations, and other cardiac/thoracic surgeries
• Utilizes equipment such as Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires
• Charting and medication systems include Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 18:45 to 07:15
• Accepts 36 or 48 hour weekly contracts
• Weekend coverage required (4 shifts per 4 weeks)
• Floating required as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Contract length of 13 weeks with willingness to accept up to 26 weeks

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac nursing experience required
• MS/Tele or Step-down experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Arterial line management, central line care, and radial artery line experience preferred
• Experience managing cardiac drips required; titration experience preferred
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with sheath removal and pre/post cardiac cath care
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac telemetry patients including continuous cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• May be assigned to Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or mass casualty incidents
• Unit orientation is 24 hours with weekly onboarding schedule
• Scrub requirement: navy blue pants and white top
• Must complete online pre-start and annual training modules (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles)
• First-time travelers accepted only if they have more than 24 months of cardiac experience
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying, with disclosure of hospital name and employment dates required
• Current travel or per diem clinicians at this facility are not eligible to also hold a travel contract
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved if not on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are permitted on different units with own transportation
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a reduced local rate