Travel Cardiac Stepdown Telemetry RN - $2,020 per week

American Traveler; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance from day one

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel RN in Wilmington, NC for a Cardiac Stepdown Telemetry position. Start date 12/29/2025, duration 13 weeks, 36 hours weekly, nights on a 12-hour shift with no RTO in first week. Requires 2 years cardiac floor experience and NC license.

Responsibilities include care for post-operative cardiac patients, telemetry management, and use of Epic and Pyxis. Travel perks apply with insurance from day one and per diem options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent cardiac floor experience.
• Active NC or compact RN license at start.

Responsibilities

• Care for cardiac stepdown patients and post-operative cardiac cases.
• Monitor telemetry and interpret EKGs.
• Assist with procedures (CABG, valve surgeries) and post-op care.
• Document in Epic and manage medications in Pyxis.
• Adhere to unit ratios and rotate as required.
• Participate in storms/hurricane response when needed.

Skills

Cardiac telemetry

Telemetry rhythm interpretation

Dysrhythmia management

Post-operative cardiac care

ICU stepdown experience

Education

Active NC RN license

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

Job description

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Telemetry RN - $2,020 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Start Date: 12/29/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown Cardiac position requiring at least 2 years of recent cardiac floor experience and active NC or compact licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Stepdown Cardiac unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes cardiac stepdown and post-surgical cardiac patients
• Common patient diagnoses include atrial fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, aortic and mitral valve disorders, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD, PAD, and various vascular conditions
• Special procedures include CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, mitral clip, LAAO, VATS, carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, and electrophysiology-related care
• Utilizes specialized equipment such as EKG, femoral sheaths, arterial lines, Doppler, bladder scanners, TR band, Fem-stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires
• Uses Epic for charting and Pyxis for medication management
• Ratios vary by acuity: typically 1:4 for surgical stepdown and 1:5–6 for lower acuity
• Night shift only (three 12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15), 36 hours per week
• Floating required as per unit rotation and based on skill set; not first to float
• Will provide care for complex post-operative cardiac and vascular patients
• Expected to participate in Storm Team or Hurricane Team when needed during catastrophic events or disasters
• Consolidation to the Centralized Office or reassignment to affiliated units may occur
• Orientation includes 24 hours of unit-specific training
• Must adhere to Navy scrub dress code
• No RTO permitted in the first week and additional RTO is subject to strict approval policies
• Candidates must work 2 of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Local candidates under 50 miles are offered lower local rates
• Fatigue policy limits working to no more than 5 days in a row or 60 hours in one week

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required at start (pending status acceptable for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent cardiac floor experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Must have experience with cardiac telemetry, stepdown/PCU, sheath removal, dysrhythmia management, post-MI, post-cardiac cath, cardiac drip management (with titration), chest tubes, and non-invasive airway management
• EKG testing must be passed prior to start
• Epic charting experience required
• Two professional supervisory references from the past 2 years are required by start
• Former staff must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible for hire as a traveler
• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-639999. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.