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

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in Cardiac Telemetry in Wilmington, North Carolina (zip code 28401). Join a leading healthcare team in this vibrant coastal city, renowned for its historic charm, scenic riverfront, and proximity to beautiful beaches. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Cardiac Telemetry RNs seeking travel nursing jobs in North Carolina.

Cardiac Telemetry RN Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry
• Location: Wilmington, NC 28401 (North Carolina healthcare jobs)
• Facility Setting: Cardiac Telemetry Unit
• Assignment Length: 13-week contract (option to extend)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (18:45 - 07:15)
• Total Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Requirement: 4 shifts per 4 weeks (flexible scheduling)
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 (surgical step down), 1:5-6 (lower acuity)
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1700-$1750/week

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active NC or Compact RN license (must be valid at start date)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a Cardiac Telemetry RN or on a cardiac floor
• BLS & ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Clinical skills: Cardiac Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Sheath Removal, Dysrhythmia Interpretation & Management, Cardiac drips (including titration), Chest tubes, Non-invasive airway management
• Preferred: Arterial line management, Wound Care/Wound Vac, Charge nurse experience
• Ability to float within hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

Cardiac Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiac conditions including atrial fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valve disorders, endocarditis, and cardiomyopathy
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, manage cardiac drips, and respond to cardiac emergencies
• Assist with pre- and post-cardiac procedures such as cardiac catheterization, CABG, valve replacements, pacemaker placements, and vascular/thoracic surgeries
• Perform sheath removal, wound care, and utilize specialized equipment (Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires)
• Document patient care using EPIC and manage medications via Pyxis
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Participate in unit rotations and float assignments as required
• Serve as part of the Storm Team/Hurricane Team during catastrophic events or disasters

Wilmington, NC offers a welcoming healthcare community, mild climate, and abundant recreational activities such as waterfront dining, arts, and outdoor adventures. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career with a top-rated North Carolina hospital!

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