Travel Medical Surgical RN - $1,987 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry Job in Wilmington, NC

Join a dynamic cardiac telemetry team in Wilmington, NC 28401. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced telemetry RN who thrives in a fast-paced hospital setting and enjoys caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac needs.

Work in a welcoming coastal city known for its waterfront views, historic charm, and access to beaches and outdoor recreation. If you are seeking travel nursing jobs in North Carolina and want to make an impact every shift, this assignment offers a rewarding opportunity in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Tele Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Wilmington, NC 28401
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry
• Shift: Night shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770 - $1,860
• Contract Length: 26 weeks
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Patient Ratio: 1:6, depending on acuity
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekends per 4 weeks, flexible
• Float Requirement: Must be open to floating within/near the facility as needed
• Charting System: Epic preferred

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac floor nursing experience required
• Telemetry, stepdown, or progressive care experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Must be comfortable managing dysrhythmias, cardiac drips, and post-cardiac procedures
• EKG testing must be completed prior to start
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with the care team
• Flexibility to float within the unit rotation and support patient care needs

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric cardiac telemetry patients
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Care for patients with conditions such as AFib, CHF, ACS, CAD, cardiomyopathy, PAD/PVD, and post-procedure cardiac diagnoses
• Support patients recovering from CABG, valve procedures, TAVR, Watchman, pacemaker placement, thoracic surgery, and other vascular or cardiac interventions
• Manage cardiac drips, perform sheath removal, and assist with post-cath and post-DCCV care
• Use specialized equipment and tools such as EKG, chest tubes, Doppler, TR band, fem-stop, and bladder scanner as needed
• Document care accurately and communicate updates using SBAR and Epic
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support safe, efficient patient care
• Maintain a professional, compassionate approach while adapting to the needs of a busy cardiac unit

Apply now to join this Wilmington, North Carolina travel RN opportunity and take the next step in your cardiac telemetry nursing career.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #518245. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Tele

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