# Job Opportunity – Cardiac Telemetry Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 36 hours per week, 13-26 week assignments available. Patient ratios 1:6 (varies by acuity). Weekend requirement: 4 shifts per 4-week period (flexible scheduling).
Highlights:
- Comprehensive cardiac care unit with diverse patient population including post-surgical cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients
- Advanced procedures including TAVR, Watchman, CABG, valve replacements, and electrophysiology cases
- Epic EMR system with 24 hours of paid orientation
- Full interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, and physical therapy
- Manages complex cardiac patients including sheath removal, cardiac drips with titration, and dysrhythmia management
- Unit follows standard float rotation – not first to float
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of cardiac floor experience required
- Travel nursing experience required unless candidate has 24+ months of cardiac experience
- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license accepted)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Required skills: Cardiac telemetry, stepdown/PCU experience, sheath removal, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, post-MI and cardiac cath care, cardiac drip management and titration, chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, non-invasive airway management
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Willingness to be assigned to Storm/Hurricane Team during catastrophic events or disasters
Preferred Qualifications:
- Arterial line management experience
- Wound care and wound vac experience
- Charge nurse experience
- Epic charting system familiarity
Patient Population:
- Adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including atrial fibrillation, CHF, acute coronary syndrome, cardiomyopathy, endocarditis, peripheral vascular disease, carotid stenosis, and post-procedural cardiac patients
- 43-room unit with 44-bed capacity and average daily census of 41 patients
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work with a diverse and clinically challenging cardiac patient population in a well-supported environment. You'll gain experience with cutting-edge cardiac procedures and technologies while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. The flexible weekend scheduling and standard float practices provide work-life balance in a dynamic acute care setting.
Additional Information:
- Interview required for all candidates – please provide availability within 72 hours of application
- Pre-start online modules required (8-10 hours, completed using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge)
- Navy scrubs provided
- Time off requests must be pre-approved; up to 7 days may be approved (excluding holidays)
- Must work 2 of 3 major holidays during assignment