Cardiac Telemetry RN
Wilmington, NC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a cardiac stepdown/telemetry unit managing diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, cardiomyopathies, and vascular conditions
• Monitor and care for post-procedural patients following CABG, TAVR, Mitral Clip, pacemaker placements, post-cath, post-DCCV, and electrophysiology procedures
• Operate and interpret specialized equipment including EKG, arterial lines, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, Doppler, and bladder scanner
• Document using EPIC and communicate via SBAR; administer medications via Pyxis
• Float to other units as needed and provide weekend coverage (expected 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period); must be willing to work holidays
• May be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and expected to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac nursing experience required
• Must be willing to float within and near the facility as needed
• Must be available to work a minimum of 2 of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are welcome to apply; a local pay rate will apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience in a Med/Surg, Telemetry, or Stepdown setting preferred
• First-time travelers with at least 2 years of cardiac experience are welcome to apply
• Familiarity with sheath management and removal, epicardial pacing wires, and chest tube care

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity cardiac environment with exposure to a wide range of advanced cardiac and vascular procedures and specialized equipment
• Longer contract extensions through early 2027 may be available for the right candidate