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

Travel RN – Cardiac Telemetry (Night Shift) in Wilmington, NC. Telemetry RN with ACLS, BLS, and 2+ years of cardiac stepdown/PCU/IMC experience encouraged to apply.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Wilmington, NC as a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in Cardiac Telemetry. This is an exciting travel nurse assignment in a vibrant coastal city known for its beautiful beaches, historic downtown, and welcoming community. Enjoy a rewarding contract in a state-of-the-art facility while advancing your career as a telemetry nurse in Wilmington (zip code 28401).

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710 - $1,800
• Location: Wilmington, NC (28401) – Wilmington, North Carolina nursing jobs
• Job Type: Travel nurse assignment / Travel RN
• Contract Length: 13 to 26 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour Nights (18:45 - 07:15), 36 hours per week (3 shifts per week)
• Unit: Cardiac Medical Telemetry (Telemetry RN / Cardiac Stepdown)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6-7
• Weekend Requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (every other weekend)
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Floating: Required as needed; potential to float every shift

Job Requirements (Telemetry RN / Travel RN)

• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Telemetry and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience (Telemetry nurse / Cardiac stepdown nurse)
• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Strong experience with interpretation of dysrhythmias and remote monitoring (telemetry monitoring competency)
• Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, and sheath removal experience
• Central line care/management, PICC line management, blood product administration
• Cardiac drip titration (Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Dopamine, etc.)
• Epic charting experience preferred (EPIC experience)
• Charge experience and NIH certification preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start (telemetry competency testing)
• First-time travelers accepted — strong opportunity for travel nurse jobs and nursing job openings in Wilmington

Primary Responsibilities (Telemetry Nurse Duties)

• Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiac patients, including those with congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac cath
• Continuous telemetry monitoring and timely interpretation of cardiac rhythms; respond to rapid response and code teams
• Monitor and manage cardiac drips (Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, etc.)
• Perform sheath pulls, manage TR Bands, and assist with Femstop procedures
• Administer blood products and manage central/PICC lines
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and more
• Document patient care accurately in EPIC using SBAR communication for safe handoffs
• Float to other units as needed based on facility requirements (flexible telemetry nurse assignments)
• Participate in Storm Team/Hurricane Team as assigned during catastrophic events

Experience the best of Wilmington while advancing your nursing career in a supportive and innovative environment. This travel RN role is ideal for telemetry nurses looking for cardiac stepdown experience and competitive pay. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in cardiac care!

Apply now: Submit your resume and RN licensure to be considered for this Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry (Night Shift) opportunity in Wilmington, NC.

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