Job Description

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/29/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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Job Description\n

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Telemetry position requiring 2 years of experience, telemetry and stepdown skills, and eligibility to float each shift.

\n \n Responsibilities\n

• Position located in a hospital telemetry unit
• Care for cardiac patients, including those with congestive heart failure and arrhythmias
• Patient ratios are 1:6-7
• Night shifts are 12 hours, 18:45 to 07:15, with scheduling by self or unit needs
• Requires working 5-6 weekend shifts, typically every other weekend
• Floating to other units is required and may occur every shift
• Assignment length ranges from 13 to 26 weeks with 36 hours per week only
• Utilizes Epic for documentation and Pyxis for medication management
• Monitor and care for cardiac patients, including administration and monitoring of cardiac drips and post-cardiac cath management
• Perform central line care, sheath pulls, TR Bands, Femstop, and manage cardiac emergencies
• Assignment to Storm Team or Hurricane Team may be required during emergencies or disasters
• Consolidation to a centralized office with reassignment to other units may occur mid-contract
• Navy scrubs required
• Unit orientation is 24 hours
• RTO after booking is not permitted; call-offs may result in contract cancellation
• Up to 7 days of RTO allowed if pre-approved
• Local candidates are accepted

\n \n Requirements\n

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience
• Current ACLS certification required
• Telemetry and stepdown (PCU/DOU/IMC) experience required
• Ability to interpret dysrhythmias and operate remote monitoring equipment
• Experience with pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, sheath removal, blood product administration, port access, central and PICC line management, and titration of cardiac drips (e.g., Diltiazem, Amiodarone)
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Charge experience and NIHSS certification preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome

\n Benefits\n

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

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American Traveler Job ID #P-635082. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

About American Traveler

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.

 

Job Tags

Daily paid, Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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