# Job Opportunity – Intermediate ICU / Progressive Care Telemetry RN – North Carolina
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15), 36 or 48 hours per week, every other weekend required
Highlights:- Fast-paced 24-bed Intermediate Intensive Care unit with 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Diverse case mix including heart failure, post-cardiac procedures, cardiac telemetry monitoring, and medical-surgical patients
- Epic charting system with full interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy
- Contract options available including 20-week assignments; 36-hour unit orientation provided
- Opportunity to float to Cardiac Telemetry unit as needed based on facility requirements
- Comprehensive patient care including post-catheterization, electrophysiology procedures, vasoactive medication management, and airway support
Requirements:- Minimum 2 years of recent progressive care or telemetry nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Demonstrated competency in telemetry interpretation, dysrhythmia management, IV starts, peripheral line care, non-invasive airway management, post-cardiac catheterization care, and post-cardiac/vascular surgical care
- Experience with Epic documentation system required
- Must successfully pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Willingness to float to other cardiac units as needed
Preferred Qualifications:- Charge nurse experience
- Wound care and wound vac experience
Patient Population & Diagnoses:The unit provides 24/7 nursing observation, monitoring, and intervention to adult (18-65 years) and geriatric (65+ years) patients with medical-surgical, cardiac, renal, bariatric surgery, pulmonary, and trauma-related conditions. Priority admissions include acutely decompensated heart failure, new onset heart failure, post-procedural cardiac patients, acute coronary syndrome, patients requiring telemetry monitoring, and those on insulin drips or vasoactive medications.
Specialized Care Includes:- Pre and post cardiac catheterization, interventional procedures, and electrophysiology studies
- Management of pericardial drains, chest tubes, and arterial/venous sheaths
- Post-TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) patients
- High-flow nasal cannula, continuous BiPAP, CPAP, and Opti-flow support
- Cardioversions performed on unit with cardiology and anesthesia support
- Continuous EKG monitoring, pulse oximetry, and non-invasive pressure monitoring
- Vasoactive IV medication administration and titration per protocol
Why It's a Great Opportunity:This position offers experienced telemetry and progressive care nurses the chance to advance their cardiac nursing skills in a dynamic, fast-paced intermediate intensive care environment. You'll work with a comprehensive range of cardiac diagnoses and interventions while benefiting from strong interdisciplinary team support and state-of-the-art resources. This role is ideal for nurses seeking to deepen their expertise in cardiac care with a team committed to evidence-based practice and exceptional patient outcomes.