Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry

Registered Nurse/Cardiac TeleLocation: Wilmington, NCOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 3 months (will accept longer contracts 13–26 weeks)Pay Rate: $49.83–$53.83 / Hour (USD)Shift / Schedule: Night Shift, 12 hours, 18:45–07:15 (4×12); will accept 36 or 48 hr contracts; weekend shifts required — 5–6 over a 6-week scheduling periodWork Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Job SummaryThis is a fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit that monitors cardiac patients. The unit manages Cardiac Drips (Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, Diltiazem, etc.), Sheath Pulls, TR Bands, and Femstop. Common patient diagnoses include Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker/ICD implantations, and Pre/Post Cardiac Cath. Patient ratio is 1:5–6.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor and care for cardiac telemetry patients in a fast-paced unit environmentManage and administer Cardiac Drips including Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dopamine, Diltiazem, and othersPerform Sheath Pulls, TR Bands, and Femstop proceduresFloat to other units as needed (float frequency depends on need — could float multiple shifts)Work required weekend shifts (5–6 over a 6-week scheduling period)Be assigned to and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team; may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty, or disasterAdapt to possible mid-contract consolidation to the Centralized Office and pre-assignment to units as neededUtilize unit systems including Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR for medication administration, documentation, and communicationRequired SkillsStrong Cardiac Tele, PCU, IMC, and Stepdown experience requiredWillingness to work in a fast-paced unitProficiency with Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAREducation RequirementsACLS requiredBLS requiredNIHSS requiredMust pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialtyFlu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)Required Experience2 years of experience requiredFirst-time travelers acceptedWork Environment / Physical RequirementsFast-paced cardiac telemetry unitFloat required as needed across units (float frequency depends on need — could float multiple shifts)Weekend shifts required: 5–6 over a 6-week scheduling periodNight shift: 18:45–07:15Patient ratio: 1:5–6Scrubs: NavyUnit orientation: 24 hoursContract staff will be assigned to and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team; may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty, or disaster; consolidation to the Centralized Office mid-contract may occur and contract staff may be pre-assigned to units as neededImportant NotesRTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on unit could possibly result in a contract cancellation and DNR (Do Not Rehire).Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty.Nurse Manager interview required prior to finalizing the offer.Local candidates accepted at local rate.About the ClientThis healthcare organization is a regional medical center serving communities across coastal North Carolina. The facility supports a broad range of clinical specialties and employs registered nurses, patient care technicians, clinical coordinators, and allied health professionals across its inpatient and specialty units. The organization is part of a larger integrated health system with multiple hospitals and outpatient sites, providing care to tens of thousands of patients annually across the region.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.