Telemetry

Cardiac Telemetry RN — Travel Contract | Wilmington, NC

Shift: Nights, 4×12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15)

Contract Duration: 13–26 weeks

Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry

This fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit manages adult and geriatric patients across a broad spectrum of cardiac, vascular, and thoracic diagnoses. Nurses care for patients with atrial fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, cardiomyopathy, endocarditis, PVD/PAD, and valvular disease, as well as post-procedural patients following cardiac catheterization, DCCV, electrophysiology procedures, and pacemaker placements.

Clinical Procedures & Scope:

• Pre/post-cardiac cath care and sheath management/removal
• Post-op care following CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman), VATS, carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, and other vascular and thoracic surgeries
• Doppler assessment, EKG interpretation, femoral sheath and TR band management, chest tube care, and epicardial pacing wire management

Requirements:

• BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac experience required
• MS/Tele/Step-down experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• First-time travelers accepted with qualifying cardiac experience

Schedule & Logistics:

• Weekend coverage: 4 shifts per 4-week period
• Float required at unit discretion
• Maximum 7 days RTO; no RTO during first week or holidays
• Must be available to work during declared emergency/disaster events
• 24-hour unit orientation
• Scrubs: Navy blue pants with white top
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• NC or Compact license accepted; pending licensure considered at submission