Location: Wilmington, NC

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 10-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), typically 3 nights/week; includes 5-6 weekend shifts over a 6-week period (approximately every other weekend); 36-hour option available

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry continuously to detect and respond to dysrhythmias
• Titrate and manage vasoactive and cardiac drips (e.g., Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Milrinone) safely and effectively
• Provide pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac cath and cardiac surgery patients, including sheath removal and TR band management
• Administer IV therapy and blood products while maintaining meticulous central and PICC line care
• Document patient care accurately in EPIC and coordinate medication dispensing through Pyxis
• Participate in Rapid Response/Code teams and lead emergency responses when needed
• Communicate patient condition clearly using SBAR and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Adhere to unit call-off policy, participate in Storm/Hurricane team assignments, and maintain professionalism under changing conditions

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-appropriate) — required
• Minimum 2 years of strong cardiac/telemetry or stepdown experience — required
• ACLS certification — required prior to start; BLS and NIH/NIHSS preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty
• Experience with EPIC documentation, Pyxis, and remote monitoring systems
• Comfortable titrating vasoactive/cardiac drips and managing central/PICC lines
• Ability to float as needed and work nights and every-other-weekend schedule
• Professional attitude, teamwork mindset, and adherence to strict call-off policies

Education

• Active RN licensure (Associate's or Bachelor's in Nursing preferred)
• Certifications: ACLS required; BLS and NIHSS preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Cardiac drip titration and vasoactive medication management
• Pre/post cardiac cath and cardiac surgery care, including sheath removal
• Blood product administration and IV/central line management
• EPIC charting, Pyxis medication workflows, and SBAR communication
• Rapid Response/Code team participation and emergency cardiac care
• Non-invasive airway management and basic respiratory support
• Ability to work within interdisciplinary teams and follow disaster/storm protocols

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU — work with a collaborative cardiac care unit
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Paid Time Off to recharge and avoid burnout
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required certifications
• Travel reimbursement and convenient housing support for contract staff
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life Insurance and disability benefits for peace of mind
• Career growth and continuing education opportunities — sharpen your cardiac skills

Travel Perks: Explore Wilmington, NC

Explore Wilmington’s beautiful coastal lifestyle on your off days: stroll the scenic Wilmington Riverwalk and historic downtown, tour the USS North Carolina battleship, relax or surf at nearby Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, visit Airlie Gardens and local breweries, enjoy coastal dining and seafood, or take short weekend trips to charming Charleston or Myrtle Beach. Plenty of outdoor options — kayaking, fishing, and beach runs to keep your free time refreshing.

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