Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Wilmington, NC

Proficiency in cardiac telemetry interpretation, management of dysrhythmias, Post MI care, Pre/Post cardiac cath care, non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, nasal cannula), and chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac). Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a cardiac IMC/PCU/Stepdown unit managing diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valvular conditions, cardiomyopathy, and vascular disease.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Cardiac)

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | 36 Hours/Week | 13–26 Week Assignments Accepted

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a cardiac IMC/PCU/Stepdown unit managing diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valvular conditions, cardiomyopathy, and vascular disease
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, manage dysrhythmias, and oversee cardiac drip administration including titration
• Perform and assist with sheath management and removal, femoral sheath care, and post-procedural monitoring following cardiac catheterization, DCCV, electrophysiology procedures, and pacemaker placements
• Manage patients post cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries including CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, VATS, carotid endarterectomy, and FEM-POP bypass
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, TR band, Fem-stop, Doppler, bladder scanner, and EKG
• Participate in unit float rotation and fulfill weekend requirements; contract staff may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters as part of a Storm/Hurricane Team

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state
• Minimum 2 years of experience on a cardiac floor required
• Travel nursing experience required unless candidate has more than 24 months of cardiac experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency in cardiac telemetry interpretation, management of dysrhythmias, Post MI care, Pre/Post cardiac cath care, non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, nasal cannula), and chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac)
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start; all compliance testing must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Arterial line management experience
• Wound care and wound VAC experience
• Prior charge nurse experience

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic cardiac specialty environment with exposure to a wide range of advanced procedures and complex patient populations
• Flexible contract lengths of 13–26 weeks with a structured orientation period and unit float rotation that does not place you first to float