Telemetry RN
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Job Overview for Registered Nurse Position

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Facility: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Hospital System: Novant Health Crisis Response
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Required Skills/Certifications/Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Telemetry and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience.
  • Proficient in interpretation of dysrhythmias and remote monitoring.
  • Experience with Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, and Sheath Removal.
  • Skills in accessing ports, Blood Product Administration, central line care management, PICC line management, and cardiac drip titration (Diltiazem and Amiodarone).
  • Certifications: ACLS required.

• Preferred Skills/Certifications/Experience:

  • NIH certification.
  • Charge nurse experience.

Job Details

• Patient Ratios: 1:6-7
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12 hours (36 hours per week)
• RTO (Request Time Off): Maximum of 7 days; RTO after booking is not allowed.
• Float Requirement: Yes, required.
• Weekend Requirement: 5-6 weekend shifts (approximately every other weekend).
• Special Procedures/Unit Details:

  • Monitors cardiac patients.
  • Administers cardiac drips (Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine).
  • Performs sheath pulls and TR band management.

Unit Systems

• Medication, Documentation, Communication: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR

Orientation and Attire

• Unit Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Navy

Additional Information

• Contract staff may be required to work during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty.

Patient Diagnoses

• Congestive Heart Failure
• Arrhythmias
• Post cardiac catheterization

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a travel opportunity in a dynamic environment with a focus on cardiac care.