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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry | Wilmington, NC

Apply for a cardiac telemetry travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina, with weekly pay of $1,710–$1,800. This on-site opportunity is ideal for an experienced Travel Registered Nurse who enjoys caring for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry environment. Join a collaborative healthcare team while enjoying Wilmington’s welcoming coastal lifestyle, vibrant riverfront, historic charm, and convenient access to beautiful North Carolina beaches.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days, 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Cardiac Telemetry
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6, based on patient acuity
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting System: Epic
• Call: Not required
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend shifts and holiday coverage are required
• Floating: Required within or near the facility as needed

Cardiac Telemetry Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a compact state; pending licensure may be considered for submission
• At least 2 years of cardiac nursing experience required
• Experience in medical-surgical telemetry, step-down, progressive care, or a similar setting preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience interpreting dysrhythmias and caring for patients with complex cardiac conditions
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Must successfully complete specialty EKG testing before the assignment begins
• First-time travelers are welcome with the required cardiac experience
• Must be willing to float, work weekends and holidays, and participate in emergency response coverage during severe weather or other community emergencies
• Time-off requests must be approved before the assignment begins; additional time off cannot be added after booking

Cardiac Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a cardiac telemetry unit
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, identify changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Care for patients with atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery disease, valvular disease, cardiomyopathy, peripheral vascular disease, and other cardiac conditions
• Deliver pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization, cardioversion, electrophysiology procedures, pacemaker placement, and vascular procedures
• Manage chest tubes, femoral sheaths, TR bands, arterial line monitoring, epicardial pacing wires, and related cardiac equipment according to competency
• Administer and monitor cardiac medications and drips, including non-titrated and titrated therapies within scope and unit policy
• Perform assessments, medication administration, IV care, wound care, patient education, and accurate documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to appropriate units as assigned and support team operations during high census, severe weather, or other emergency events

Apply now for this cardiac telemetry travel nurse opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina, and join a dedicated healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.