Nursing | RN | Cardiac Telemetry Nights

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRegistered 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-hour shifts, 18:45 07:15 (3x12); will accept 36 or 48 hr contractsWork 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 Cardiac Telemetry RN travel/contract position at an acute care facility in Wilmington, NC. The unit manages a broad range of cardiac and vascular patient diagnoses and performs specialized cardiac and thoracic procedures. First-time travelers are accepted, provided they have the required cardiac experience.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide nursing care for patients with cardiac and vascular diagnoses including Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, CAD, Aortic stenosis/regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation/Stenosis, Endocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, PVD PAD, Vasculitis, Carotid stenosis, Venous stasis, sheath management, and sheath removalSupport and assist with special procedures including CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman procedure), VATS, Carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, Amputations, other vascular surgeries, cardiac surgeries, thoracic surgeries, general thoracic surgery, post cath, post DCCV, post electrophysiology procedures, and pacemaker placementsOperate and manage special equipment including Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, chest tubes, and epicardial pacing wires; arterial lines (not required)Utilize unit systems for medication, documentation, and communication: Pyxis, EPIC, and SBARFloat as required across units as neededProvide weekend coverage 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeksWork holidays as requiredReport to work during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters as a member of the assigned Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team; mid-contract consolidation to a Centralized Office may occur and contract staff may be preassigned to units as neededMaintain patient care ratio of 1:6Education RequirementsBLS (Basic Life Support) requiredACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) requiredNIHSS preferredMust pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialtyRequired Experience2 years of cardiac experience requiredFirst-time travelers accepted (as long as they have 2 years of cardiac experience)Nice-to-Have ExperienceMS/Tele/Step down experience preferredWork Environment / Physical RequirementsNight shift: 18:45 07:15, 12-hour shifts (3x12); will accept 36 or 48 hr contractsFloat required as neededWeekend coverage required 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeksCall not requiredPatient ratio: 1:6Will not accept more than 7 days of RTOMust be willing to work holidaysContract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team; contract staff 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 preassigned to units as neededScrubs: Navy blue pants & white topUnit orientation: 24 hoursFlu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)Important 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 specialtyEvery candidate will be interviewed; candidates must provide interview availability for the next 72 hours at the time of submission; the manager will not make an offer without speaking to the candidate firstLocal candidates accepted at local rateAbout the ClientThis healthcare system operates a major regional acute care medical center serving the greater Wilmington, NC area and surrounding communities, with clinical programs spanning cardiac, vascular, thoracic, and surgical care. The facility employs registered nurses across a range of specialties including cardiac telemetry, medical-surgical, step-down, and cardiovascular operating room as well as allied health professionals and clinical support staff who collaborate across inpatient units. With a structured, protocol-driven environment and a commitment to complex cardiac and thoracic care, this organization supports travel and contract nursing professionals across its inpatient divisions.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.Job Number: 26-16845Industry: Healthcare