Cardiac Telemetry RN
Wilmington, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina. Join a fast-paced cardiac telemetry and stepdown team caring for complex cardiac and vascular patients in a supportive, high-acuity hospital environment.

Job Details

• Position: Telemetry Registered Nurse / Cardiac Telemetry RN
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Wilmington, NC 28401
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• End Date: 12/28/2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770-$1,860
• Unit Setting: Cardiac Telemetry / Stepdown / Progressive Care
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Float Expectation: Candidates should be open to floating within or near the facility as needed

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or compact state eligibility; pending license may be considered
• Minimum of 2 years of experience on a cardiac floor required
• Cardiac telemetry nursing experience required; stepdown, PCU, DOU, or IMC experience is highly valued
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation, telemetry monitoring, and cardiac rhythm management
• Ability to manage cardiac drips, including titration when appropriate
• Experience with sheath removal, post-MI care, and pre-/post-cardiac cath care
• Comfort with non-invasive airway management, including CPAP/BiPAP
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach
• Flexibility to work nights and meet weekend requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care for cardiac and vascular conditions such as atrial fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, and post-procedure recovery needs
• Monitor telemetry readings, identify rhythm changes, and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias
• Care for patients recovering from CABG, valve procedures, thoracic surgeries, vascular surgeries, pacemaker placement, and other cardiac interventions
• Manage cardiac medications, drips, oxygen support, and non-invasive airway interventions per unit protocol
• Perform and assist with sheath management, chest tube care, wound care, and other specialty procedures as needed
• Use critical thinking to prioritize care across a dynamic patient assignment with variable acuity
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and the broader interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe, efficient patient care
• Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively using SBAR
• Maintain readiness for floating, unit rotation, and rapid-response situations when required
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced telemetry nursing environment

Why You’ll Love This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Join a strong cardiac care team in Wilmington, North Carolina
• Work in a modern hospital setting with interdisciplinary support
• Gain valuable experience in telemetry, stepdown, and progressive care
• Enjoy a travel RN assignment in a vibrant coastal city with a historic riverfront and lively downtown

Apply now for this Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse job in Wilmington, NC and join a healthcare team committed to excellent cardiac patient care.

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