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Cardiac Tele

Wilmington, NC

Cardiac Telemetry – Night Shift

Position Overview

Join the facility's cardiac telemetry unit for a 13-week contract. You'll provide skilled nursing care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from cardiac and vascular procedures, managing complex arrhythmias, hemodynamics, and post-operative care.

Shift & Schedule

Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
4 weekend shifts per 4-week period (flexible scheduling)
Floating within unit rotation per acuity needs — not first to float
24-hour orientation included

Required Experience & Certifications

Minimum 2 years of cardiac floor nursing experience
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
Travel nursing experience preferred (unless you have 24+ months cardiac experience)
Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Clinical Skills & Scope

You'll manage patients with atrial fibrillation, heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, valvular disease, and post-surgical conditions. Core competencies include:

Cardiac telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
Pre/post-cardiac catheterization and post-MI care
Cardiac drip management (with and without titration)
Sheath removal and femoral access site management
Chest tube management, arterial lines, external CPAP/BiPAP
Post-procedure care following CABG, valve replacements, TAVR, pacemaker placement, and electrophysiology procedures

Preferred Skills

Arterial line management, wound care, and prior charge nurse experience.

Patient Ratios

1:3–5 depending on acuity level.

Attire

Navy scrubs.

Important

RTO after booking is not permitted. Call-offs may result in contract cancellation. Contract staff may be assigned to emergency response or disaster teams during catastrophic events.