Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Wilmington, NC Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Cardiac)

Wilmington, NC

Contract – Night Shift (3x12 Hours, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) – 36 Hours per Week – 13–26 Week Assignment – Onsite

• Provide direct patient care on a cardiac IMC/PCU/Stepdown unit managing diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, cardiomyopathy, and vascular conditions.
• Monitor and manage cardiac telemetry, interpret and manage dysrhythmias, and oversee cardiac drip administration including titration.
• Perform and assist with sheath management and removal, arterial line monitoring, and management of chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac).
• Care for post‑procedural patients following cardiac catheterization, DCCV, electrophysiology procedures, pacemaker placements, and major cardiac and thoracic surgeries.
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, TR band, Fem‑stop, and epicardial pacing wires.
• Document using EPIC, communicate via SBAR, administer medications via Pyxis; adhere to unit float rotation and weekend requirements (4 shifts per 4‑week period).

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact state license.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience on a cardiac floor.
• Travel nursing experience required unless candidate holds more than 24 months of cardiac experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Proficiency in cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown care, sheath removal, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, post‑MI care, pre/post cardiac cath care, and non‑invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, nasal cannula).
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start.

• Arterial line management experience.
• Wound care and wound vac experience.
• Charge nurse experience.

• Opportunity to work in a high‑acuity cardiac specialty environment with exposure to advanced procedures including TAVR, CABG, Mitral Clip, and LAAO.
• Structured orientation provided with a defined float policy – travelers are not first to float per unit rotation.