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)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Overview

• Contract duration: 13 to 26 weeks
• Floating required as needed, with potential to float every shift
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Weekend requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts (about every other weekend)
• Patient population: Cardiac patients including congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, post cardiac catheterization
• Unit monitors cardiac patients with cardiac drips (Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, etc.)
• Responsibilities include sheath pulls, TR Bands, Femstop
• Patient ratios: 1:6-7
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Scheduling: Self-scheduled per unit needs
• Scrubs: Not provided (Navy color recommended)
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Telemetry and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias and remote monitoring required
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization, pre/post cardiac surgery, and sheath removal
• Experience with accessing ports, blood product administration, central line care management, PICC line management
• Cardiac drip titration experience (Diltiazem and Amiodarone)
• ACLS certification required
• Prior travel experience: Not required (1st time travelers accepted)

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Charge nurse experience preferred
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA or American Red Cross accepted)
• BLS (AHA or American Red Cross accepted)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering local, federal, national databases, sex offender search, and education verification
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with facility-specific declination if applicable)
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; if positive, chest x-ray and physician-signed TB questionnaire required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 - 10/31)
• State-specific registry checks for North Carolina within 90 days of start

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours)
• Must complete Medication Safety training and submit certificate of completion
• Must complete CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training if assigned to ER or Behavioral Health units (completed onsite within first 30 days)
• Must complete Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam within 72 hours of start, with a minimum passing score of 82% (three attempts allowed)
• Must complete all required facility-specific documents and agreements prior to start
• May be required to work on Storm Team/Hurricane Team during catastrophic events or disasters

Patient Care Systems

• Medication dispensing and documentation via Pyxis and EPIC
• Communication using SBAR

Notes

• RTO (Request Time Off) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs may lead to cancellation
• Contract staff may be reassigned mid-contract to different units as needed
• Candidates must provide a passport-style photo for badge creation prior to start
• Candidates must complete the Corp ID process and log into the Novant I-Learn system within 24 hours of receiving credentials to avoid start delays

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with cardiac telemetry experience looking for a travel contract in North Carolina, with a minimum of 2 years of experience and ACLS certification. First-time travelers are welcome.