Travel Telemetry Nurse
Wilmington, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks (13 interpreted as weeks)
Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15), 36 hours per week
Patient Ratio: 1:6-7
Weekend Requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts (about every other weekend)
Floating: Required as needed, potential to float every shift
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Floating required as needed, possibly every shift
• Patient population includes cardiac patients with diagnoses such as congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and post cardiac catheterization
• Unit monitors cardiac patients and manages cardiac drips (Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, etc.)
• Special procedures include sheath pulls, TR bands, Femstop
• Unit systems: Pyxis (medication), EPIC (documentation), SBAR (communication)
• Self-scheduling per unit needs
• 24-hour unit orientation
• Navy scrubs required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience
• Telemetry and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias and remote monitoring required
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization, pre/post cardiac surgery, and sheath removal
• Skills in accessing ports, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care management
• Experience with cardiac drip titration (Diltiazem and Amiodarone)
• ACLS certification required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Charge nurse experience preferred
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred

Contract and Work Conditions

• RTO (Request Time Off) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs or RTO may lead to cancellation
• Contract staff expected to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments and may be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters
• Consolidation to centralized office and reassignment to different units may occur mid-contract

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (must pass with 82% or higher within 72 hours of assignment)
• Other certifications as applicable based on unit requirements (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification, CPI for ER/BH nurses)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days covering local, federal, national databases, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree earned
• State-specific searches including North Carolina Healthcare Personnel Registry and Division of Medical Assistance search within 90 days
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) within 1 year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: titer or 2 vaccines, no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: titer or 2 vaccines, no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility-specific declination if titer negative/equivocal
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 - 10/31)
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required for travel staff as of 6/8/2023

Orientation and Facility Specific Requirements

• Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation required for travel staff; modules take up to 8 hours
• Confidentiality agreement, hospital policies acknowledgment, tobacco-free campus acknowledgment required
• Photo for badge (passport style, white background, business attire) required before start
• Medication Safety training module completion required
• Additional facility-specific documents and trainings may be required depending on assignment

Additional Notes

• Must interview prior to finalizing offer
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years for travel acute care RNs
• Performance evaluations required if worked with Aya over 1 year
• Radiation badges required for Cath Lab, Radiology, Nuclear Med, Radiation Therapy, EP Lab, CT, X-Ray, and Interventional Radiology staff

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry or stepdown nurses with cardiac care skills looking for a 13-26 week travel contract on night shifts in Wilmington, NC. The role requires flexibility with floating and weekend shifts, strong cardiac nursing skills, and compliance with extensive background and health requirements.