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 access to beautiful beaches. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced RNs seeking top travel nursing jobs in North Carolina.

Travel RN Job Details – Cardiac Telemetry

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry (Night Shift)
• Location: Wilmington, NC (28401) – North Carolina nursing jobs
• Contract Length: 13 to 26 weeks
• Shift: Night Shift, 12-hour shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: 1:6-7
• Weekend Requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (every other weekend)
• Unit Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Navy (not provided)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Telemetry, PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown nursing
• Active Registered Nurse license (NC or Compact RN license required at start)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Proficiency with cardiac drip titration (Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, etc.)
• Experience in Pre/Post Cardiac Cath and Cardiac Surgery, including sheath removal
• Central line and PICC line management skills
• Blood product administration experience
• Ability to interpret dysrhythmias and remote cardiac monitoring
• Epic charting experience preferred
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• First-time travel nurses welcome

Cardiac Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult cardiac telemetry patients, including those with congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac cath procedures
• Monitor and manage cardiac drips; perform procedures such as sheath pulls, TR Bands, and Femstop
• Float to other hospital units or affiliate facilities as needed, based on census and skill set
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, and Pharmacy
• Utilize Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR for medication administration, documentation, and communication
• Participate in Storm Team/Hurricane Team during catastrophic events or disasters
• Comply with all hospital policies, including call-off and fatigue management
• Engage in self-scheduling to meet unit needs

Wilmington, NC offers a welcoming healthcare community, excellent dining, arts, and endless outdoor activities. Take your travel nursing career to the next level with this rewarding Cardiac Telemetry RN job in North Carolina. Apply now and join our healthcare team today!

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