Medical Surgical RN
Wilmington, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel RN opportunity in Wilmington, NC: join a high-acuity cardiac telemetry unit and provide expert care for adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative acute care setting.

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry / Telemetry Nursing
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Setting: On-site acute care telemetry unit
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 to 26 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 12 hours
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekends per 4 weeks, flexible
• Float Requirement: Float within or near the facility as needed; not first to float
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770 - $1,860

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a compact state; pending license may be accepted for submission
• Minimum 2 years of experience on a cardiac floor
• Travel nursing experience preferred unless the candidate has more than 24 months of cardiac experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, stepdown/PCU/IMC care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and post-MI care
• Ability to manage cardiac drips, chest tubes, non-invasive airway support, and sheath removal
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Open availability for interview and flexibility with floating and scheduling requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and vascular conditions
• Monitor telemetry, assess cardiac rhythms, and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and changes in patient status
• Care for patients recovering from CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Watchman procedures, vascular surgeries, and thoracic procedures
• Support post-cath, post-DCCV, and post-electrophysiology patients, including pacemaker placements
• Manage chest tubes, femoral sheaths, TR bands, fem-stops, and other specialty equipment as needed
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips according to unit protocols and provider orders
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively using SBAR and Epic

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Work in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry environment with strong clinical support
• Gain valuable acute care experience in a respected North Carolina healthcare setting
• Enjoy the coastal lifestyle of Wilmington, NC, with access to beaches, riverfront attractions, and historic downtown

Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join this cardiac telemetry team in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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