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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Shift: 12-hour night shifts (36 hours per week can be offered)
Patient Population: Cardiac patients including those with congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, post cardiac catheterization

Job Description

• Floating is required as needed, with potential to float every shift.
• Expected to work 5-6 weekend shifts (about every other weekend).
• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Unit monitors cardiac patients requiring care including cardiac drips (Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, etc.).
• Special procedures include sheath pulls, TR bands, femstop.
• Unit systems include Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR communication.
• Orientation: 24 hours.
• Scrubs: Not provided.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Traveler Experience: First-time travelers accepted.
• Skills:

  • Telemetry and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience.
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias and remote monitoring.
  • Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery, including sheath removal.
  • Accessing ports, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care/management.
  • Cardiac drip titration (Diltiazem and Amiodarone).
• Certifications: ACLS required.
• Additional Preferred: Charge nurse experience and NIH Stroke Certification preferred.
• Testing: Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start.

Compliance and Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, sex offender search, and education verification required.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, additional requirements apply.
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) required within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination), seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption.
• TB testing and questionnaire required.
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (starting 9/1, deadline 10/31).
• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules and compliance training prior to start.
• Must complete medication safety training and competency exams as applicable.
• Must complete Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 72 hours of assignment start (minimum 82% score required, up to 3 attempts allowed with remediation).
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel and acute care positions.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and uploaded.

Additional Notes

• No Return to Origin (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation.
• Candidates must be prepared to work in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry environment with complex cardiac patients.
• Candidates will be expected to comply with all facility policies including confidentiality agreements, dress code, and hospital policies.
• Badge photo requirements: passport-style photo on white background, business attire, no head coverings except glasses.
• Candidates must complete all required education and compliance modules, which may take several hours.
• Candidates must be prepared to float to other units as needed.

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry nurses with cardiac care skills looking for a travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable healthcare system.