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American Traveler lists this Travel Cardiac Telemetry 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 Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 2, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiac Telemetry RN with a NC or compact license and 2 years of cardiac experience for a hospital-based rapid response unit. Details Cardiac Telemetry unit within a Rapid Response setting Day shift, 3x12 hours from (36 hours per week) Patient ratio of 1:6 Weekend coverage required - 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks Floating required as needed within or near the facility No on-call requirements Uses Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR for medication, documentation, and communication Cares for patients with Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valve disorders, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, vasculitis, carotid stenosis, and venous stasis Supports post-procedure patients including CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO/Watchman, VATS, carotid endarterectomy, Fem-Pop bypass, amputations, and other cardiac/thoracic surgeries Utilizes special equipment including arterial lines, Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-Stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires Requirements Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, pending license accepted at submission BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred Minimum 2 years of cardiac med/surg telemetry or step-down experience required EPIC charting experience preferred Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, starting and maintaining IVs, and peripheral line care required; arterial and central line management preferred Experience with sheath removal, cardiac drip management, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias required Wound care/wound vac and radial artery line experience preferred Must pass EKG testing prior to start Additional Information Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia management Assist with post-cath, post-DCCV, post-electrophysiology, and pacemaker placement patients Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or disasters 24-hour unit orientation provided, with weekly orientation sessions Scrub requirement: navy blue pants and white top First-time travelers accepted only if they have more than 24 months of cardiac experience Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before reapplying, with facility approval required Current travel per diem clinicians must choose either travel or per diem status, not both Up to 7 days of RTO auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment Must work 2 of 3 major holidays Travel pairs allowed if on different units and disclosed, with own transportation required Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate Longer contracts through 2/27/2027 will be considered 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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