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: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiac Telemetry RN for a night shift position requiring NC or compact RN license and strong cardiac/PCU/stepdown experience.

Details

• Fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit caring for patients with CHF, arrhythmias, pacemaker/ICD implants, and pre/post cardiac catheterization
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (1845-0715), 3x12 schedule with 36 or 48 hour contract options
• 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 for medication, EPIC for documentation, and SBAR for communication
• Staff may be assigned to Storm Team or Hurricane Team coverage and may be required to report during catastrophic events or mass casualty incidents

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required (pending license/certs OK for submission)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Strong Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, IMC, or Stepdown unit experience required
• Experience managing cardiac drips (Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, Diltiazem, etc)
• Experience with sheath pulls, TR bands, and Femstop
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias and using Rapid Response/Code teams
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac monitoring and emergency response care in a fast-paced telemetry environment
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration), with titration skills preferred
• Perform isolation precautions/PPE protocols and basic respiratory support including nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management
• Navy scrubs required
• Unit orientation is 24 hours, with weekly orientation schedule
• Pre-start modules (8-10 hours for acute care roles) must be completed prior to start and annually
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before applying, with facility approval required
• Current travel per diem clinicians at this facility are not eligible and must choose one status
• Travel pairs are allowed if assigned to different units and disclosed at submission
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower local rate
• Up to 7 days of RTO auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• 13-26 week contract lengths accepted