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American Traveler lists this Travel Cardiac Tele RN - $2,101 per week opportunity in wilmington, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 23, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a night shift position requiring 2 years of cardiac experience and NC or compact RN licensure. Details Cardiac Telemetry unit within a hospital setting Patient diagnoses include atrial fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valve disorders, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, vasculitis, and carotid stenosis Unit manages post-procedure care for CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman), VATS, carotid endarterectomy, fem-pop bypass, amputations, and other cardiac/thoracic surgeries Also cares for post-cath, post-DCCV, post-electrophysiology, and pacemaker patients Utilizes arterial lines, Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-Stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires Charting and communication systems include Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR Patient ratio is 1:6 Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45-07:15 Will accept 36 or 48 hour contracts, 13-26 week assignment lengths Weekend coverage required - 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks Floating required as needed No on-call requirements Requirements Active NC or compact RN license required BLS and ACLS certifications required NIHSS certification preferred Minimum 2 years of cardiac med/surg, telemetry, or step-down experience required Epic charting experience preferred Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy and starting/maintaining IVs Arterial line, central line, and peripheral line care management skills preferred Skilled in interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias Experience managing and titrating cardiac drips preferred Experience with sheath removal and pre/post cardiac cath care Wound care/wound vac experience preferred Must pass EKG testing prior to start Additional Information Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring and emergency response Must be willing to work holidays, including 2 of 3 major holidays RTO requests of 7 days or fewer may be auto-approved if not on a holiday; no RTO permitted during first week of assignment Unit orientation is approximately 24 hours, with weekly orientation sessions Scrub requirement: navy blue pants with white top Staff may be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters First-time travelers accepted only if they have more than 24 months of cardiac experience Previous PERM/PRN/EP employees of this health system must wait 12 months before reapplying and require facility approval Travel pairs allowed if assigned to different units Local candidates accepted within 50 miles at a local rate American Traveler Job ID P- . 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: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.5c143e31-5e -b d
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wilmington, NC, 28401, US
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