Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry

the Client • Wilmington, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will work in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit monitoring and caring for cardiac patients. The unit treats patients with conditions and needs including congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, pacemaker or ICD implantations, and pre- or post-cardiac catheterization. The patient ratio is 1:5–6. The nurse will manage cardiac drips, perform sheath pulls and use TR Bands and Femstop, and may float to other units as needed.

This is an onsite contract position in Wilmington, North Carolina. The initial contract is three months, with longer contracts of 13–26 weeks accepted. The schedule is a 12-hour night shift from 18:45 to 07:15, in a 4×12 arrangement; 36- or 48-hour contracts are accepted. Weekend shifts are required, with 5–6 weekends over a six-week scheduling period. The nurse is expected to work on a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters. Mid-contract consolidation to the Centralized Office and pre-assignment to units may occur.

The role requires ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS, as well as passing EKG testing before starting. Flu vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemptions accepted. A nurse manager interview is required before the offer is finalized. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. Local candidates are accepted at a local rate. Scrubs are navy, and unit orientation is 24 hours. Requests for time off after booking are not allowed; call-offs or additional time-off requests may result in contract cancellation and a do-not-rehire designation.

Requirements

• Two years of experience required.
• Strong cardiac telemetry, PCU, IMC, and stepdown experience required.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced unit.
• Proficiency with Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR.
• ACLS certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• NIHSS required.
• Must pass EKG testing before starting for this specialty.
• Flu vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions are accepted.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Must be available for night shifts and required weekend shifts, and float to other units as needed.
• Must be able to work Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments and report during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters when required.

Nice To Haves

• First-time travelers are accepted.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and care for cardiac telemetry patients in a fast-paced unit.
• Manage and administer cardiac drips, including Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, and Diltiazem.
• Perform sheath pulls and use TR Bands and Femstop.
• Float to other units as needed; floating may occur on multiple shifts depending on need.
• Work required weekend shifts, 5–6 over a six-week scheduling period.
• Participate in and work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignment, including reporting during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters when required.
• Adapt to possible mid-contract consolidation to the Centralized Office and pre-assignment to units as needed.
• Use Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR for medication administration, documentation, and communication.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed