Job Opportunity – Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), 36 or 48-hour contracts available, weekend coverage required (4 weekend shifts per 4-week period), floating required as needed, no call required
Highlights:- Patient ratio of 1:6 on a 44-bed cardiac telemetry unit with comprehensive cardiac patient population
- EMR system: Epic; medication management via Pyxis
- Exposure to advanced cardiac procedures including CABG, TAVR, Mitral Clip, Watchman procedures, and post-electrophysiology care
- Contract lengths available through February 27, 2027
- Comprehensive 24-hour orientation with full interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams
- Work with diverse cardiac diagnoses including atrial fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, cardiomyopathy, and vascular conditions
Requirements:- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of cardiac experience required
- Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Step-down experience preferred
- First-time travelers accepted with appropriate cardiac experience
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Willingness to work holidays and provide weekend coverage
- Availability to serve on Storm Team/Hurricane Team during catastrophic events as needed
Clinical Responsibilities:- Care for patients with complex cardiac diagnoses including valve disorders, heart failure, and post-surgical cardiac patients
- Management of patients post-cardiac catheterization, cardioversion, and electrophysiology procedures
- Experience with special equipment including arterial lines, Doppler, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR bands, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires
- Cardiac drip management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and sheath removal
- Collaboration with comprehensive support teams to deliver high-quality patient care
Why It's a Great Opportunity:This position offers registered nurses the opportunity to advance their cardiac care expertise in a dynamic telemetry environment with exposure to cutting-edge cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures. You'll work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team while caring for a diverse patient population with complex cardiovascular conditions, enhancing your clinical skills in one of the most critical specialties in nursing.
Additional Information: Requested time off is limited to 7 days maximum. Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions available). Pre-start online modules required (approximately 8-10 hours, non-billable). Uniform: navy blue pants and white top.