Telemetry RN Job in Wilmington, NC

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for Telemetry to join the team on a 91-day travel assignment starting November 2, 2026.

Role Overview

You will provide direct patient care on a medical/surgical telemetry unit serving adults and geriatrics. Your patient ratio will be 1:5–6, with responsibility for monitoring, assessment, and intervention across a range of medical and surgical diagnoses.

Schedule & Compensation

Work three 12-hour night shifts per week, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. Weekly pay is $1,985. The unit requires every other weekend coverage, and you may be floated to other areas as needed.

Requirements & Experience

• Current RN license
• BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• First-time travelers welcome
• Charge experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Navy scrubs required

Core Clinical Competencies

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• IV heparin drips and heparin protocols
• IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration
• Blood product administration
• Peripheral line care and management
• PCA (patient-controlled analgesia)
• Non-invasive airway management
• Wound care and wound vac management
• Isolation precautions and PPE compliance

Support & Orientation

The unit provides 24 hours of orientation during week 1, with required daily class attendance. You will have access to interdisciplinary services including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.

Additional Information

Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report to work during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters. Both 36 and 48-hour contracts are accepted, and longer assignments of 13 to 26 weeks are also available.