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American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry opportunity in wilmington, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Assignment Overview
Overview
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Posted 2 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Sep 28, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
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Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring 2+ years of cardiac floor experience and NC or compact RN licensure.
Details
Cardiac Telemetry unit within a Rapid Response setting
Cares for patients with Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valve disorders, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, vasculitis, carotid stenosis, and venous stasis
Supports pre/post procedural care for CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman), VATS, carotid endarterectomy, fem-pop bypass, amputations, and other vascular/cardiac/thoracic surgeries
Manages sheath removal, arterial lines, chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, TR bands, and Fem-Stop devices
Ratios vary by acuity, 1:4 for surgical stepdown and 1:5-6 for lower acuity
Uses Pyxis and Epic systems with SBAR communication
Night shift, 3x12-hour schedule, 36 hours per week
13-26 week contract options accepted
Floating required within unit rotation, not first to float
May be assigned to Storm Team/Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events
Requirements
Active NC or compact RN license (pending accepted at submission)
BLS and ACLS certifications required, NIHSS preferred
Minimum 2 years of cardiac floor experience required
Travel experience required unless candidate has 24+ months of cardiac experience
Skilled in cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown care, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
Experience managing and titrating cardiac drips
Experience with non-invasive airway management, BiPAP/CPAP, and nasal cannula
Epic charting experience preferred
Must pass EKG testing prior to start
Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years preferred at submission (pending references accepted)
Additional Information
Provide direct patient care for complex cardiac and post-surgical patients requiring close monitoring
Perform sheath removal, dysrhythmia management, and non-invasive airway support as part of daily duties
Unit orientation is 24 hours
Must complete pre-start and annual online training modules (8-10 hours for acute care roles)
Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees must wait 12 months before reapplying and disclose prior employment details
Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday, with no RTO allowed during the first week
Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
Travel pairs allowed if on different units and disclosed at submission
First-time travelers considered only if they have more than 24 months of cardiac experience
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
$1,894/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$24,622
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$98,488
Weekly Wages
$648/wk
Regular Hours
$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648
Weekly Stipends
$1,246/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$1,894/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,728 - $1,894. The $1,894 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.
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Worksite address
wilmington, NC, 28412, US
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