Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Wilmington, NC
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!

Job ID: 903172

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry / Step-Down

Location


Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (18:45-07:15) | 36 or 48 hours per week available | Contract length of 13-26 weeks

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a cardiac telemetry/step-down unit with a patient ratio of 1:6, managing diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, cardiomyopathies, and vascular conditions
• Monitor and care for post-procedural patients following CABG, TAVR, Mitral Clip, pacemaker placements, post-cath, post-DCCV, and electrophysiology procedures
• Operate and manage specialized equipment including arterial lines, femoral sheaths, TR bands, chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, and Doppler devices
• Document using EPIC, communicate via SBAR protocols, and administer medications through Pyxis
• Float to other units as needed and provide weekend coverage (expected 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period)
• Must be available and willing to work holidays and may be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team; may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac nursing experience required
• Must be willing to work holidays and commit to pre-approved time-off policies (no more than 7 days of requested time off; no RTO during the first week of assignment)
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are welcome to apply; a local rate will apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience in a Med/Surg, Telemetry, or Step-Down setting preferred
• Familiarity with sheath management and removal, epicardial pacing wires, and chest tube care
• First-time travelers are welcome provided the 2-year cardiac experience requirement is met

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac environment with exposure to a wide range of complex cardiac and vascular procedures and diagnoses
• Flexible contract lengths (13-26 weeks) with options for expanded weekly hours, offering adaptability for travel nursing professionals

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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