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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Cardiac Telemetry unit within a Rapid Response department
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15), 36 hours per week
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Patient population includes Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valve disorders, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, vasculitis, carotid stenosis, and venous stasis
• Unit supports post-procedural care for CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman), VATS, carotid endarterectomy, fem-pop bypass, amputations, and other cardiac/thoracic/vascular surgeries
• Uses arterial lines, Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, fem-stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires
• Utilizes Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR communication systems
• Floating required as needed
• Weekend coverage required (4 shifts per 4 weeks)
• No on-call requirements
• Contracts of 13-26 weeks accepted
• May be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or disasters

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac nursing experience required
• MS/Tele or Step-down experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, arterial and central line management, and peripheral line care
• Experience managing and titrating cardiac drips preferred
• Skills in dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Wound care/wound vac experience preferred
• Radial artery line experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including post-cath, post-DCCV, and post-electrophysiology monitoring
• 24-hour unit orientation provided
• Scrub requirement: navy blue pants with white top
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO auto-approved if not on a holiday; no RTO during first week of assignment
• First-time travelers accepted only if they have more than 24 months of cardiac experience
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before reapplying, with facility approval required
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units with separate schedules and transportation