```htmlJob Opportunity – Cardiac Telemetry Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), 36 or 48 hours per week available, 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio, 8 weekend shifts per contract
Highlights:
- Cardiac telemetry specialty unit with a 23-bed average daily census
- 13-week contracts or longer available through February 27, 2027
- EPIC charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, phlebotomy, and rapid response teams
- 3-day orientation including EPIC training and unit-specific onboarding
- Collaborative team environment with no charge nurse structure – teamwork is essential
- First-time travelers accepted with appropriate stepdown or telemetry experience
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience required
- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
- Proficiency in IV starts, telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias
- Experience managing cardiac drips (no blood pressure titration required)
- Willingness to float to other units as needed
- Stepdown or progressive care unit experience strongly preferred
- EKG testing completion required prior to start date
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
Patient Population:
- Cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and acute coronary syndrome
- Uncontrolled diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis
- Heart failure management
- Post-cardiac catheterization, pacemaker, and ICD placement patients
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers cardiac nurses the chance to build critical telemetry skills in a high-acuity environment with comprehensive support services and modern technology. The collaborative, team-based approach ensures quality patient care while providing professional growth opportunities in cardiac specialty nursing. With flexible contract lengths and scheduling options, this role is ideal for experienced telemetry nurses seeking to advance their expertise in a dynamic cardiac care setting.
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