Cardiac Tele RN
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Cardiac Telemetry RN

Overview

• Travel/contract RN position in Wilmington, North Carolina
• Day shift: 3x12 hours, 6:45 AM–7:15 PM
• 36 hours per week
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Floating required as needed, with potential to float every shift
• Ratios: 1:5–6
• Self-scheduling per unit needs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Telemetry experience
• Remote cardiac monitoring experience
• Pre- and post-cardiac catheterization experience
• Pre- and post-cardiac surgery experience
• Sheath removal experience
• Cardiac drip titration experience with Diltiazem and Amiodarone
• Central line care and management experience
• PICC line management experience
• Blood product administration experience
• Accessing ports experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Charge experience
• NIH Stroke Certification

Unit Details

• Cares for cardiac patients with congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac cath diagnoses
• Common therapies/procedures include cardiac drips, sheath pulls, TR bands, and FemStop

Scheduling and Assignment Notes

• RTO after booking is not allowed
• Additional RTO on unit may result in cancellation and DNR status
• Weekend requirement is 5–6 weekend shifts
• Unit orientation is 24 hours
• Navy scrubs required; not provided

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Locals are accepted
• Must interview before offer is finalized