Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Summary

• Work on a cardiac telemetry unit monitoring patients with diagnoses such as congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and post cardiac catheterization.
• Float to other units as needed, potentially every shift.
• Night shift position: 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week (total 36 hours).
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: approximately 6-7 patients per nurse.
• Weekend requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts (about every other weekend).
• Must participate in Storm/Hurricane Team and may be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Unit uses Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR for medication, documentation, and communication.
• Unit orientation duration: 24 hours.
• Scrubs: Not provided.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Direct Observation Unit (DOU), Intermediate Care, and Stepdown units
• Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Charge nurse experience.
• NIH Stroke Certification.

Compliance and Onboarding Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, sex offender, and education verification.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required.
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines each; boosters required if negative/equivocal).
  • Hepatitis B titer or facility-specific declination form if negative/equivocal.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol. TB questionnaire if past positive TB.
• Completion of medication safety training and other facility-specific education modules prior to start.
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (for North Carolina travel candidates).
• Must complete annual compliance and facility-specific mandatory education.
• Must complete and sign confidentiality agreement, hospital policies, and other required facility documents.
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract (passport style, white background, business attire).
• Must complete password registration and login to facility’s I-Learn system within 24 hours of receiving credentials.

Additional Notes

• No Return to Origin (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation.
• Floating is mandatory as needed, potentially every shift.
• Candidates must be prepared to work in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry environment with complex cardiac patients and drips.
• Storm/Hurricane team participation is mandatory.
• Orientation and onboarding processes are strict and must be completed timely to avoid delays.

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with cardiac care skills looking for a travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable healthcare system.