Ambulatory Care Nurse - Temporary - Cardiology

Wakemed; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

WakeMed's Cary Cardiology team is seeking a Temporary Ambulatory Care Nurse (RN) to deliver hands-on nursing care, coordinate individualized plans of care, and connect patients, families, providers, and the care team in a busy ambulatory setting.

This three-month assignment supports our Cary Cardiology practices, requiring strong IV skills, wound care experience, and accurate EMR documentation, with a patient-centered care focus and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license for NC
• Strong IV skills and wound care experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach and strong communication

Responsibilities

• Provide ambulatory cardiology nursing care.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Coordinate care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document assessments and interventions in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families to support self-management.
• Assist with care coordination and resource linkage.
• Support nursing standards and best practices in ambulatory care.

Skills

IV skills

Wound care assessments

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Patient-centered care

Flexibility / prioritization

Education

Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Overview

Join WakeMed's Cary Cardiology team as a Temporary Ambulatory Care Nurse (RN) and make a direct impact on the care and experience of our patients. In this role, you'll provide hands-on nursing care, help coordinate individualized plans of care, and serve as an important connection between patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team. This is a temporary assignment of three months, making it a great opportunity to bring your expertise to WakeMed while supporting an immediate need within our Cary Cardiology practices.

What You'll Do

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to patients in an ambulatory cardiology setting.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, including wound care assessments, and identify patient needs and appropriate interventions.
• Utilize strong IV skills to support patient care and treatment needs.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Identify patients who may benefit from additional care management support and help coordinate resources based on their individual needs.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families throughout their care experience.
• Provide patient and family education to promote understanding, engagement, and successful management of care outside the clinic.
• Serve as a communication link between patients, families, providers, the interdisciplinary team, and appropriate community resources.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and care coordination accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record.
• Support professional nursing standards and best practices within the ambulatory care environment.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Nurse with the appropriate current NC RN licensure for the position.
• Strong IV skills are a must.
• Experience performing wound care assessments.
• An RN who thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility clinical environment and can confidently manage changing priorities.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical judgment, assessment, critical-thinking, and organizational skills.
• A passion for delivering safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care.
• Previous cardiology RN experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous EPIC experience is preferred but not required.
• Availability to support our Cary Cardiology team for a temporary assignment of at minimum of three months.

WakeWay to Excellence

• Putting patients and families at the center of every decision.
• Leading with integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Building strong partnerships through collaboration and respect.
• Championing quality, safety, and evidence-based practice.
• Supporting and advocating for nursing excellence across the ambulatory setting.
• Inspiring continuous learning, innovation, and improvement.
• Creating positive experiences for patients, providers, and teammates.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required

Education

Diploma Nursing Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Experience

2 Years Nursing Or No Experience Required With Preferred Education