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

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Tele Registered Nurse

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (13 to 26 weeks accepted)
Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15)
Hours: 36 hours per week offered
Patient Population: Cardiac patients including Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Post cardiac catheterization

Job Description

• Floating required as needed; potential to float every shift
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Contract staff expected to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team; may be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters
• Unit monitors cardiac patients with cardiac drips such as Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, etc.
• Procedures include sheath pulls, TR Bands, Femstop
• Unit systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts (about every other weekend)
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling per unit needs

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; 1st time travelers accepted
• 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 and Amiodarone)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) required
• Preferred:

  • Charge nurse experience
  • NIH Stroke Certification

Compliance & Screening Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal 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 (updated annually 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 (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B titer or series or facility-specific declination form
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (seasonal requirement)
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; chest x-ray if positive
• EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam required with minimum passing score of 82% (3 attempts allowed)

Orientation & Training

• 24-hour unit orientation required
• Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation required for North Carolina travel candidates (8-10 hours for acute care)
• Medication Safety training and certification required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training required if assigned to ER or Behavioral Health units
• Annual compliance and facility-specific education modules required

Additional Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs may lead to cancellation
• Scrubs not provided
• Badge photo required prior to start (passport style, white background, business attire)
• Candidates must complete the Corp ID process and log into the I-Learn system within 24 hours of receiving credentials to avoid start delays
• Candidates may be required to work in multiple units as assigned during the contract

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs looking for a travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable health system. Prior travel experience is not required, making it accessible for first-time travelers.