Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

American Traveler, LLC.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Insurance with Day 1 options

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced Cardiac Telemetry RN with a NC or Compact license and at least 2 years of cardiac experience for a hospital-based rapid response unit. The role includes day shifts 0645-1915, 3x12s, 36 hours per week, with weekend coverage and potential floating.

Candidates should have BLS/ACLS, be proficient in EPIC, and capable of handling complex cardiac cases including AFib, CHF, ACS, CAD, and post-procedure patients. Travel or local assignment offered.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required; license may be pending at submission.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac med/surg telemetry or step-down experience required.
• EPIC charting experience preferred.
• IV therapy/phlebotomy, starting and maintaining IVs, and peripheral line care required; arterial and central line management preferred.
• Experience with sheath removal, cardiac drip management, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management required.
• Wound care/wound vac and radial artery line experience preferred.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Cardiac Telemetry unit within a Rapid Response setting
• Day shift, 3x12 hours from 0645-1915 (36 hours per week)
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Weekend coverage required - 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks
• Floating required as needed within or near the facility
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR for medication, documentation, and communication
• Cares for patients with Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valve disorders, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, vasculitis, carotid stenosis, and venous stasis
• Supports post-procedure patients including CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO/Watchman, VATS, carotid endarterectomy, Fem-Pop bypass, amputations, and other cardiac/thoracic surgeries
• Utilizes special equipment including arterial lines, Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-Stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires
• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia management
• Assist with post-cath, post-DCCV, post-electrophysiology, and pacemaker placement patients
• Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or disasters
• 24-hour unit orientation provided, with weekly orientation sessions
• Scrub requirement: navy blue pants and white top
• First-time travelers accepted only if they have more than 24 months of cardiac experience
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before reapplying, with facility approval required
• Current travel per diem clinicians must choose either travel or per diem status, not both
• Up to 7 days of RTO auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units and disclosed, with own transportation required
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
• Longer contracts through 2/27/2027 will be considered

Skills

RN license NC/Compact

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Cardiac telemetry

IV therapy

Arterial/central line care

ECG interpretation

EPIC experience

Tools

EPIC

Pyxis

SBAR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiac Telemetry RN with a NC or compact license and 2+ years of cardiac experience for a hospital-based rapid response unit.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, pending license accepted at submission
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac med/surg telemetry or step-down experience required
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, starting and maintaining IVs, and peripheral line care required; arterial and central line management preferred
• Experience with sheath removal, cardiac drip management, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias required
• Wound care/wound vac and radial artery line experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Responsibilities

• Cardiac Telemetry unit within a Rapid Response setting
• Day shift, 3x12 hours from 0645-1915 (36 hours per week)
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Weekend coverage required - 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks
• Floating required as needed within or near the facility
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR for medication, documentation, and communication
• Cares for patients with Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valve disorders, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, vasculitis, carotid stenosis, and venous stasis
• Supports post-procedure patients including CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO/Watchman, VATS, carotid endarterectomy, Fem-Pop bypass, amputations, and other cardiac/thoracic surgeries
• Utilizes special equipment including arterial lines, Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-Stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires
• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia management
• Assist with post-cath, post-DCCV, post-electrophysiology, and pacemaker placement patients
• Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or disasters
• 24-hour unit orientation provided, with weekly orientation sessions
• Scrub requirement: navy blue pants and white top
• First-time travelers accepted only if they have more than 24 months of cardiac experience
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before reapplying, with facility approval required
• Current travel per diem clinicians must choose either travel or per diem status, not both
• Up to 7 days of RTO auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units and disclosed, with own transportation required
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
• Longer contracts through 2/27/2027 will be considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs