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 an experienced Cardiac Telemetry RN with strong cardiac, PCU, IMC, or stepdown experience for a fast-paced night shift unit.

Details

• Fast-paced Cardiac Telemetry unit caring for patients with CHF, arrhythmias, pacemaker/ICD implantations, and pre/post cardiac catheterization
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45-07:15
• Accepts 36 or 48 hour weekly contracts
• Accepts contract lengths of 13-26 weeks
• Weekend shifts required, approximately 5-6 over a 6 week scheduling period
• Floating required as needed, with frequency depending on unit need
• Unit utilizes Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR communication
• Manages cardiac drips including Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, and Diltiazem
• Performs sheath pulls, TR bands, and Femstop procedures

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required (pending license accepted at submission)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Strong Cardiac Tele, PCU, IMC, or Stepdown experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care/management
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code team activation
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending references accepted at submission)

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry care for cardiac patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
• Navy scrub color required
• Unit orientation is 24 hours
• Pre-start learning modules required (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles), completed online and annually
• May be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or mass casualty incidents
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before applying
• Local candidates accepted within 50 miles at a local rate
• Travel pairs allowed, provided they are assigned to different units
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• NM interview required prior to finalizing offer