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

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 – Telemetry (Cardiac)

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a cardiac telemetry unit managing diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valvular conditions, cardiomyopathy, and peripheral vascular disease
• Monitor and manage patients post-procedure, including post-cath, post-DCCV, post-electrophysiology procedures, and pacemaker placements
• Operate and interpret specialized equipment including EKG, arterial lines, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, chest tubes, Doppler, bladder scanner, and epicardial pacing wires
• Document using EPIC, communicate via SBAR, and manage medications through Pyxis
• Float to other units as needed and provide weekend coverage (expected 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period)
• Be prepared to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments; contract staff may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license – NC state license or Compact license accepted (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac nursing experience required
• Must be willing to work holidays (expected 2 of 3 major holidays)
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted; a local pay rate applies

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience in Med/Surg, Telemetry, or Step-Down units preferred
• Familiarity with CABG, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman), carotid endarterectomy, and other cardiac or vascular surgical procedures
• First-time travelers welcome provided minimum cardiac experience requirement is met

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac environment with exposure to a wide range of complex diagnoses and advanced surgical procedures
• Contracts of 13–26 weeks available, offering flexibility and extended placement in a dynamic clinical setting