Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,111 per week in Wilmington, NC

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience on the cardiac floor required. License: Active RN license Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Minimum 2 years of experience on the cardiac floor - Traveler experience required unless the traveler has more than 24 months of cardiac experience - Strong skills in cardiac telemetry, PCU/stepdown, sheath removal, and interpretation of dysrhythmias - Ability to manage cardiac drips and perform post-MI, pre/post cardiac cath procedures Description: RTO after booking is not allowed. Any call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation. Ratios vary per acuity, with 1:4 for surgical step-down and 1:5-6 for lower acuity. Contract staff will be expected to work during catastrophic events or disasters. Patient diagnoses include: - Atrial fibrillation - Congestive heart failure - Acute coronary syndrome - Coronary artery disease - Aortic stenosis/regurgitation - Mitral regurgitation/stenosis - Endocarditis - Cardiomyopathy - Peripheral vascular disease - Vasculitis Special procedures include: - CABG - Aortic valve replacement - Mitral valve replacement - Transcatheter aortic valve replacement - Watchman procedure - Thoracic surgeries - Post cardiac procedures Equipment includes: - Arterial lines - EKG - Chest tubes - Epicardial pacing wires Preferred skills include: - Arterial line management - Wound care and wound vac management - Charge experience