Travel Cardiac Tele RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

• Specialty:
  Cardiac PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Cardiac Telemetry RN with 2+ years of cardiac experience for a night shift hospital position requiring a NC or compact RN license.

• Cardiac Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, valve disorders, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD/PAD, vasculitis, carotid stenosis, and venous stasis
• Supports post-procedural care including CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO/Watchman, VATS, carotid endarterectomy, fem-pop bypass, amputations, post cath, post DCCV, and post EP procedures
• Utilizes equipment such as Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-Stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires
• Sheath management and removal required
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• EPIC charting system used, experience preferred
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15), 36 hours per week
• Longer contracts through 2/27/2027 will be accepted
• Weekend coverage required, 4 shifts per 4-week period
• Floating required as needed
• No on-call requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license (pending license/certs acceptable at submission)
• BLS and ACLS certification required, NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac nursing experience required
• MS/Tele or Step-down experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, starting and maintaining IVs, and central line care preferred
• Arterial line management preferred
• Radial artery line experience preferred
• Wound care/wound vac experience preferred
• Experience managing and titrating cardiac drips
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with sheath removal and TR band use
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 12 months highly preferred at submission (pending references acceptable)

• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• 24-hour unit orientation provided
• Must complete pre-start and annual online learning modules (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles)
• Scrub requirement: navy blue pants and white top
• Must be willing to work holidays and work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
• No RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• May be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or disasters
• First-time travelers accepted 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 applying, with facility rehire approval required
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units and disclosed at submission

American Traveler Job  #P-756409. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Cardiac Telemetry

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.