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Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nursing Job in Wilmington, NC

Join a fast-paced cardiac telemetry team in Wilmington, North Carolina, where your expertise will support adult and geriatric patients recovering from cardiac and thoracic procedures. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers 12-hour night shifts, a structured schedule, and the chance to work in a high-acuity telemetry / stepdown environment with a collaborative interdisciplinary team and advanced monitoring technology. If you are an experienced telemetry RN seeking a rewarding North Carolina nursing job, apply today.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770 - $1,860
• Setting: Cardiac telemetry / stepdown / progressive care unit (PCU)
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Location: Wilmington, NC 28401
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
• Float Expectation: Open to floating within or near the facility as needed

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent cardiac floor, cardiac telemetry, or stepdown nursing experience
• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state; pending license may be accepted for submittal
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Strong experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, or stepdown care
• Comfort with cardiac drips, post-MI care, post-cardiac cath patients, and sheath removal
• Ability to work night shift nursing assignments and maintain excellent clinical judgment in a high-acuity setting
• Must be willing to complete required testing and onboarding within the designated timeline
• Epic charting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients with complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic conditions
• Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond quickly to changes in patient status
• Administer and manage cardiac medications and drips as ordered
• Assist with post-procedural care for CABG, valve procedures, pacemaker placements, and other cardiac interventions
• Support patients recovering from vascular and thoracic surgeries, including post-cath and post-DCCV care
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care
• Perform thorough assessments, document accurately in the charting system, and communicate clearly with the care team
• Maintain readiness to support unit needs during varied patient acuity and changing assignments

Location Highlights

Wilmington offers the charm of a coastal North Carolina city with a lively riverfront, historic character, and easy access to beaches and outdoor recreation. This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking travel nursing jobs in North Carolina while enjoying a balanced lifestyle, waterfront scenery, dining, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Apply now to join this travel telemetry RN opportunity in Wilmington, NC and take the next step in your nursing career.

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.