Med Surg Telemetry RN
Wilmington, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a fast-paced cardiac telemetry team in Wilmington, North Carolina. Located in the welcoming coastal community of Wilmington, NC 28401, this area offers a vibrant historic downtown, easy access to nearby beaches, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle that makes it an appealing place to live and work. This travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity is ideal for an experienced telemetry nurse who thrives in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown setting and enjoys caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and vascular needs.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Setting: Cardiac Telemetry / Stepdown
• Location: Wilmington, NC 28401
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770 - $1,860
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
• Floating: Must be open to floating within/near the facility as needed
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac floor experience required
• Cardiac telemetry, stepdown, PCU, DOU, or IMC experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias
• Experience with post-MI, post-cardiac cath, and cardiac drip management
• Sheath removal experience
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, variable-ratio environment
• Comfortable with Epic charting preferred
• Must be available for interview and able to complete required testing prior to start

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled bedside care for cardiac telemetry and stepdown patients
• Monitor patients for changes in rhythm, condition, and response to treatment
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias in collaboration with the care team
• Care for patients with diagnoses such as CHF, ACS, CAD, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, and vascular disease
• Support post-procedure recovery for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular cases
• Perform and assist with sheath management and sheath removal when appropriate
• Manage cardiac drips, non-invasive airway support, and telemetry monitoring
• Document care accurately in Epic and communicate clearly using SBAR
• Maintain a patient-centered approach while adapting to changing acuity and staffing needs

Apply now for this travel telemetry RN opportunity in Wilmington, NC, and join a dynamic healthcare team today.

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