Cardiac Telemetry 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: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiac Telemetry RN for a fast-paced night shift unit requiring strong cardiac/PCU/IMC/Stepdown experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Fast-paced Cardiac Telemetry unit caring for patients with CHF, arrhythmias, pacemaker/ICD implantations, and pre/post cardiac catheterization
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (1845-0715), 3x12 schedule with 36 or 48hr contract options
• 13-26 week contracts available
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Manages cardiac drips including Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, and Diltiazem
• Performs sheath pulls, TR bands, and Femstop procedures
• Weekend shifts required, approximately 5-6 over a 6 week scheduling period
• Floating required as needed, which may include multiple shifts depending on unit demand
• Uses Epic for documentation, Pyxis for medication management, and SBAR for communication

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Strong Cardiac Tele, PCU, IMC, or Stepdown experience required
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced cardiac environment
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response including Rapid Response/Code teams
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Unit orientation is 24 hours with weekly orientation scheduling
• Navy scrubs required
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved as long as it does not fall on a holiday; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• May be assigned to a Storm Team/Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before reapplying as a traveler
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a local rate
• Travel pairs are allowed if assigned to different units