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

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Tele Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Floating is required as needed, with potential to float every shift.
• Night shift schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 7:15), totaling 36 hours weekly.
• Weekend requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts (approximately every other weekend).
• Patient population includes cardiac patients with diagnoses such as congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and post cardiac catheterization.
• Unit monitors cardiac patients requiring management of cardiac drips (Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, etc.).
• Special procedures include sheath removal, TR Bands, and Femstop use.
• Documentation and communication systems used: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR.
• Unit orientation duration: 24 hours.
• Scrubs are not provided.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience in PCU (Progressive Care Unit) and DOU (Direct Observation Unit)
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias and remote monitoring skills
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery, including sheath removal
• Competency in accessing ports, central line care management, and PICC line management
• Experience titrating cardiac drips such as Diltiazem and Amiodarone
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Charge nurse experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Charge nurse experience.
• NIH Stroke Certification.

Compliance and Screening Requirements

• Background checks including local county, federal court, national criminal database, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree earned.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (negative 10-panel urine drug screen).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required and updated annually.
• Fit testing for N95 mask within 1 year of start or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical).
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer or series or facility-specific declination), and seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes.
• Completion of medication safety training and other facility-specific education modules prior to start.
• Completion of annual compliance training and facility-specific orientation checklists.
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation if applicable.
• Required to sign confidentiality agreement, hospital policies, tobacco-free campus acknowledgment, and other facility-specific documents.

Additional Information

• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Return to Office (RTO) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation.
• Self-scheduling per unit needs.
• Candidates must provide a passport-style photo on a solid white background for badge creation.
• Candidates must complete the Corp ID and I-Learn account setup within 72 hours of contract signing to avoid start delays.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel acute care RNs.
• Employment application must be uploaded to the facility system prior to start.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with complex cardiac patients in a fast-paced telemetry environment with strong support and clear compliance standards.