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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

Job Overview

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Duration: 13 to 26 weeks accepted
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Hours: 36 hours per week can be offered
• Patient Ratios: 1:6-7
• Floating: Required as needed, potential to float every shift
• Weekend Requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts (about every other weekend)
• Additional: Contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team/Hurricane Team and may be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years Registered Nurse experience (higher value confirmed)
• Traveler Experience: First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)
• Clinical Skills:

  • Telemetry and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias and remote monitoring
  • Pre/Post Cardiac Cath and Cardiac Surgery experience
  • Sheath removal
  • Accessing ports
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line and PICC line care/management
  • Cardiac drip titration (Diltiazem, Amiodarone)
  • Post cardiac cath care
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Preferred Skills:

  • Charge nurse experience
• Preferred Certifications:

  • NIH Stroke Certification

Unit & Patient Details

• Unit Type: Cardiac monitoring unit
• Patient Diagnoses: Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Post cardiac cath
• Special Procedures:

  • Cardiac drips (Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, etc.)
  • Sheath pulls, TR Bands, Femstop
• Systems Used: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Not provided (Navy color recommended)

Compliance & Testing Requirements

• EKG Testing: Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days for all locations lived in last 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days
  • Education verification for highest degree earned (pending verification allowed if license valid)
  • State-specific registry and exclusion list checks within 90 days
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
  • Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) within 1 year
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
  • Required immunizations/titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination)
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Competency Exams:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required with minimum 82% score (3 attempts allowed)
  • Medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
  • Color blind testing within 1 year
• Other:

  • Must pass all required facility-specific orientation modules (up to 8 hours)
  • Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation prior to start
  • Must sign confidentiality agreement and other facility-specific documents

Additional Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) Policy: No RTO after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling per unit needs
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel acute care RNs
• Performance Evaluation: Required if worked with Aya over 1 year, updated annually

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with cardiac telemetry experience looking for a travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable healthcare system. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are welcome. The role requires flexibility with floating and weekend shifts, as well as readiness to respond to emergency events.