Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Tele

Location: Wilmington, NC

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Travel Nursing)
• Contract Duration: 6 months (13 26 week contracts accepted)
• Pay Rate: $45.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Night Shift, 3 12 Hours (18:45 07:15); 36 hours per week only
• Weekend Requirement: 5 6 weekend shifts per contract (equates to every other weekend)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is a Cardiac Telemetry travel nursing position providing direct patient care on a unit that monitors cardiac patients. The unit manages a wide range of cardiac diagnoses including Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, and Post-Cardiac Cath patients. Floating is required as needed, with the potential to float every shift. Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team, and may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty, or disaster. Consolidation to a Centralized Office mid-contract may occur, and contract staff may be pre-assigned to units as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac patients on a telemetry unit with patient ratios of 1:6 7
• Interpret dysrhythmias and perform remote monitoring
• Perform Pre/Post Cardiac Cath and Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery care
• Perform Sheath Removal (Sheaths Pulls, TR Bands, Femstop)
• Access ports and administer blood products
• Manage central lines and PICC lines
• Titrate cardiac drips including Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Cardizem, Milrinone, and Dopamine
• Utilize unit systems: Pyxis (medication), EPIC (documentation), SBAR (communication)
• Float to other units as needed per unit needs, potentially every shift
• Participate in self-scheduling per unit needs
• Report to work as assigned during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters as part of Storm Team/Hurricane Team assignments

Required Skills

• Telemetry AND PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias and remote monitoring
• Pre/Post Cardiac Cath experience
• Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery experience
• Sheath Removal experience
• Accessing ports
• Blood Product Administration
• Central line/care management
• PICC line management
• Cardiac drip titration: Diltiazem and Amiodarone
• Post Cardiac Cath experience

Preferred Skills

• Charge nurse experience

Education Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• ACLS certification required
• NIH stroke scale certification preferred
• Must pass EKG Testing prior to start (required for this specialty)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Night shift only; 3 12-hour shifts (18:45 07:15)
• 36 hours per week only no exceptions
• Weekend requirement: 5 6 weekend shifts per contract (every other weekend)
• Floating required as needed; potential to float every shift
• Scheduling type: Self-scheduling per unit needs
• Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignment required; contract staff may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Mid-contract consolidation to Centralized Office may occur; staff may be pre-assigned to units as needed
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Scrubs: Navy (not provided by facility)
• Unit orientation: 24 hours

Important Notes

• RTO (Return to Origin) after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on unit could result in contract cancellation and DNR (Do Not Rehire).
• RTO maximum: 7 days for AYA Auto Offer positions.
• Nurse Manager interview is required prior to finalizing the offer.
• Candidate must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty.

About the Client

This integrated health system operates hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient facilities, and a broad continuum of care united under a shared cause of creating a healthier future. The organization has received national recognition as one of America's greatest workplaces in the healthcare sector and actively invests in team member experience, compensation, benefits, and educational opportunities.

Culturally, the emphasis is on belonging creating an environment where all employees feel accepted, valued, and connected. The organization describes itself as compassionate and patient-focused, and it actively works to ensure that team member wellbeing is given as much priority as patient experience. It has invested in wellness programs, progressive employer offerings, and formal recognition of team members as key contributors to the overall mission.

From a job seeker's perspective, this organization tends to appeal to those who want to work in a forward-thinking health system with a collaborative culture. Compensation is generally in line with the market, with a strong 401(k) match and benefits package. Employees in many departments report supportive management, strong teamwork, and a low-drama environment. Clinical roles often receive high marks for the quality of colleagues and the depth of learning opportunities. Growth potential exists, particularly for those who show initiative and align with the organization's value

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-06680 Industry: Healthcare