Cardiac Tele RN
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiac Telemetry RN for a fast-paced night shift unit requiring strong cardiac/PCU/IMC/Stepdown background and ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications.

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
• Manages cardiac drips including Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, and Diltiazem
• Performs sheath pulls, TR bands, and Femstop procedures
• Uses Pyxis for medication management, EPIC for documentation, and SBAR for communication
• Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 18:45-07:15
• Accepts 36 or 48 hour contracts, 13-26 weeks in length
• Weekend shifts required, approximately 5-6 over a 6 week scheduling period
• Float required as needed, with frequency depending on unit needs
• May be assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team with potential to report during catastrophic events or mass casualty incidents

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Strong Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, IMC, or Stepdown experience required
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with rapid response/code team activation
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac monitoring and emergency response for telemetry patients
• Manage isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Administer and manage cardiac and vasoactive drip medications
• Navy scrubs required
• 24-hour unit orientation provided
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before applying, with disclosure of hospital name and dates of employment required
• Current travel per diem clinicians at this facility must choose between per diem or travel contract status
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday, with no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Additional RTO after booking is not allowed and may result in cancellation
• Travel pairs are allowed if on different units and disclosed at submission
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
• Charge experience is preferred but not required