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

Cardiac Telemetry RN travel nursing job in Wilmington, NC: deliver high-acuity care on a 13-week night-shift contract with competitive weekly pay.

Bring your cardiac telemetry expertise to an engaging 13-week travel nursing opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina. This on-site Registered Nurse role supports adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity cardiac telemetry setting, offering exposure to complex cardiac, vascular, thoracic, and post-procedural care. First-time travel nurses are welcome with the required cardiac nursing experience. Located along the Cape Fear River near beautiful beaches and a vibrant historic downtown, Wilmington offers an appealing coastal lifestyle outside of work.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770-$1,860
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Healthcare Setting: On-site cardiac telemetry unit
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, with longer contract options potentially available
• Schedule: 3 night shifts per week, 36 hours weekly
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6, varying by acuity
• Weekend Coverage: Required; holiday coverage may be assigned
• Call: Not required
• Floating: Required within or near the assigned unit as needed
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting and Systems: Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a compact state
• At least 2 years of recent cardiac nursing experience
• Telemetry, medical-surgical telemetry, step-down, PCU, DOU, IMC, or similar experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac dysrhythmias and manage cardiac drips, including titratable drips
• Experience with cardiac and vascular post-procedure care, sheath management, and sheath removal
• Successful completion of required EKG testing before the start date
• Ability to work night shifts, weekends, holidays, and during emergency or disaster response activation when required
• Up to 7 days of time off may be approved in advance; time off is not permitted during the first week or on holidays, and additional requests cannot be added after booking

Cardiac Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for adult and geriatric cardiac telemetry patients
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and promptly escalate changes in patient condition
• Care for patients with atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery disease, valvular disease, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, peripheral vascular disease, and related conditions
• Manage patients before and after cardiac catheterization, cardioversion, electrophysiology procedures, pacemaker placement, and other cardiac interventions
• Support care for patients following CABG, valve replacement or repair, TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman procedures, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, and amputations
• Perform and document nursing assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, isolation precautions, and patient education
• Manage equipment and therapies including chest tubes, TR bands, femoral sheaths, Fem-Stop devices, epicardial pacing wires, arterial lines, EKGs, and non-invasive airway support
• Collaborate with physicians, rapid response teams, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, social services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float as assigned and participate in emergency, storm, hurricane, mass-casualty, or disaster response staffing when activated

Apply now for this Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse travel contract in Wilmington, North Carolina, and join a high-acuity healthcare team on the North Carolina coast.

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.