Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,058 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Telemetry

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Cardiac Telemetry to join our dedicated team. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience on a cardiac floor and proficiency in various cardiac care procedures.

Job Details

• Patient Ratios: Varies per acuity; 1:4 for surgical step down and 1:5-6 for lower acuity.
• Shift: Night shifts only, 36 hours per week.
• Contract Length: 13-26 weeks accepted.
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekends in a 4-week period (flexible).
• Float Requirement: Will follow unit rotation; not first to float.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients with cardiac-related diagnoses.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry readings and manage dysrhythmias.
• Administer medications and manage cardiac drips, including titration as needed.
• Perform sheath removals and assist with post-MI care and pre/post cardiac catheterization.
• Provide assistance with airway management, including CPAP/BIPAP and nasal cannula usage.
• Participate in special procedures and assist in recovery for cardiac and thoracic surgeries.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience on a cardiac floor.
• Traveler experience preferred unless possessing over 24 months of cardiac experience.
• Skills in Cardiac Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, sheath removal, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required.

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Experience with arterial line management and wound care, including wound vacs.
• Charge experience is a plus.

Special Procedures and Unit Details

• Common patient diagnoses: Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, and various valve disorders.
• Unit focuses on CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, and other vascular surgeries.

Special Equipment

• Utilize various medical equipment including EKG monitors, Dopplers, and chest tubes.

Unit Systems

• Familiarity with Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR communication systems is preferred.

Orientation and Attire

• Orientation period is 24 hours.
• Required scrub color: Navy.

All candidates will undergo EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty role. Interviews will be conducted for all applicants to ensure the best fit for our team.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38000319. 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: RN Tele

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