
Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.17
- Weekly
- $1,770
- Yearly (full-time)
- $92,040
This job pays about $49.17/hour — 21% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina ($40.56/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina right now
- 1,627 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 173 of them in Wilmington.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $139/hour, median $51.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in North Carolina: $40.56/hour ($84,365/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 141 jobs).
Job description
Telemetry Registered Nurse Travel Job in Wilmington, NC
Travel to Wilmington, North Carolina as a Telemetry Registered Nurse and bring your cardiac nursing expertise to a fast-paced acute care team. Located near the scenic Cape Fear River and the Atlantic coast, Wilmington offers a blend of historic charm, waterfront views, and convenient access to local dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation. This 13-week travel RN assignment is ideal for an experienced telemetry nurse caring for adult and geriatric patients in a dynamic hospital setting, with 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts and estimated weekly pay of $1,770–$1,860.
Job Details
- Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry / Tele RN
- Location: Wilmington, NC
- Setting: On-site acute care hospital unit
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,770–$1,860
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Charting System: Epic
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active RN license or compact license eligible for submission
- Minimum 2 years of cardiac floor or cardiac telemetry experience
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
- Successful completion of EKG testing prior to start
- Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and cardiac rhythm management
- Experience with cardiac drips, post-MI care, and pre/post cardiac cath patients
- Comfort working night shifts and participating in weekend coverage as scheduled
- Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability in a high-acuity healthcare environment
Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to patients with complex cardiac and vascular conditions
- Monitor telemetry and respond promptly to rhythm changes and signs of clinical deterioration
- Support patients recovering from cardiac and thoracic procedures, including post-cath and post-operative care
- Manage cardiac drips and assist with sheath removal, chest tube care, and other bedside interventions
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively using unit standards and Epic charting
- Contribute to a teamwork-driven environment focused on quality care and patient safety
Apply now for this Wilmington, NC telemetry RN travel opportunity and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional cardiac patient care.
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.
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