Travel Cardiac Tele RN

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

• Specialty:
  Telemetry PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/19/2026
• 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 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a night shift hospital position requiring 2 years of cardiac experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

• 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 special procedures including CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Watchman (LAAO), VATS, carotid endarterectomy, fem-pop bypass, amputations, and post-cath/EP procedures
• Uses specialized equipment including arterial lines, Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, fem-stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires
• Documentation and communication via EPIC, Pyxis, and SBAR
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts ), 36 hours per week
• Weekend coverage required, 4 shifts per 4-week period
• Floating required as needed
• No on-call requirement

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, pending acceptable at submission
• BLS and ACLS certification 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, arterial line management, central and peripheral line care, and cardiac drip management required
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Wound care/wound vac and radial artery line skills preferred
• First-time travelers accepted only if they have more than 24 months of cardiac experience

• Provide cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia management for a complex cardiac and thoracic surgical population
• Assigned staff may be required to participate in Storm Team/Hurricane Team coverage and report during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations
• 24-hour unit orientation provided
• Scrub color requirement: navy blue pants with white top
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO up to 7 days can be auto-approved (not on holidays); no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment; additional RTO after signing not accepted
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units and disclosed at submission
• Former Novant/New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before reapplying and disclose prior employment details
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower local rate
• Contracts longer than 13 weeks will be considered, up to 2/27/2027

American Traveler Job  #P-753443. 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.