MS/Tele RN
Wilmington, NC
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Apply for a 13-week cardiac telemetry travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina, caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. Join an experienced cardiac telemetry team for consistent 12-hour day shifts, a collaborative clinical environment, and valuable exposure to post-procedural and cardiovascular care. Wilmington offers coastal living, a vibrant riverfront, historic charm, and abundant outdoor recreation for an appealing work-and-life experience.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Days, 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m.
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6, based on patient acuity
• Call: Not required
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Floating: Required within the facility or nearby units as needed
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting and Communication Systems: Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR
• Scheduling Notes: Holiday coverage is required. Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off may be considered; time off is not permitted during the first week, and additional requests cannot be added after signing.
• Contract Flexibility: 36- or 48-hour contracts and longer assignments may be available.

Cardiac Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a compact state; a pending license may be considered for submission.
• At least 2 years of recent cardiac nursing experience.
• Experience in cardiac telemetry, medical-surgical telemetry, progressive care, step-down, or intermediate care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete specialty EKG testing before the assignment begins.
• Comfort caring for patients with complex cardiac and vascular diagnoses.
• First-time travelers are welcome with the required cardiac experience.
• Willingness to participate in emergency response staffing during catastrophic events, mass-casualty incidents, or severe weather events when required.

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric cardiac telemetry patients.
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition.
• Care for patients with atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, valvular disease, endocarditis, peripheral vascular disease, and related conditions.
• Deliver pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization, cardioversion, electrophysiology procedures, pacemaker placement, and vascular interventions.
• Manage patients following CABG, valve replacement or repair, TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman procedures, thoracic surgery, carotid endarterectomy, bypass procedures, and amputations.
• Perform or assist with telemetry assessments, EKGs, sheath management and removal, chest tube care, TR band and Fem-Stop management, and peripheral and central line care.
• Administer and monitor cardiac medications and drips according to unit protocols.
• Use clinical judgment to prioritize care, escalate changes, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Float to assigned units as needed while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic and communicate effectively using SBAR.

Apply now for this cardiac telemetry travel nurse opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina, and join a collaborative healthcare team.

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