Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Wilmington, NC Cardiac Stepdown Contract

Travel Telemetry RN job in Wilmington, North Carolina for an experienced Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse seeking a 13-week contract in an acute care stepdown environment. Join a fast-paced healthcare team caring for complex adult and geriatric cardiac patients while enjoying coastal living, historic downtown Wilmington, and easy access to nearby beaches.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry / Stepdown RN
• Setting: Acute care telemetry / stepdown / progressive care unit (PCU)
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,770 – $1,860
• Charting System: Epic
• Location Highlight: Wilmington offers a welcoming coastal setting with scenic water views, a vibrant downtown, and plenty of outdoor recreation for your time off.

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a Compact state; pending license may be accepted for submission
• Minimum 2 years of recent cardiac floor, telemetry, or stepdown nursing experience required
• Travel nurse experience preferred unless the candidate has more than 24 months of cardiac experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown care, and post-MI patients
• Ability to manage cardiac drips, chest tubes, non-invasive airway support, and sheath removal
• Must be comfortable floating within or near the facility as needed
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Flu vaccine required; medical and religious exemptions only
• Open to working nights and required weekend coverage

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adults and geriatric patients with cardiac and vascular conditions
• Monitor telemetry, assess rhythm changes, and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and cardiac instability
• Care for patients recovering from CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Watchman procedures, vascular surgeries, thoracic procedures, and post-cardiac interventions
• Support post-procedure care including sheath management, sheath removal, chest tubes, and post-cath monitoring
• Administer and manage cardiac drips, respiratory support devices, and other unit-specific therapies per protocol
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, efficient, patient-centered care
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively using unit systems and SBAR
• Adapt to varying patient acuity and maintain strong clinical standards in a dynamic acute care environment

Why You’ll Love This Location

Wilmington, NC offers a great balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle appeal. From its historic charm and walkable downtown to nearby beaches and waterfront escapes, this coastal North Carolina destination is ideal for registered nurses who want a rewarding travel nursing job and an enjoyable place to call home for the assignment.

Apply now for this Wilmington, NC Travel Telemetry RN opportunity and join a supportive healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.