Location: Wilmington, NC

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights (night-only), typically 3x12-hour nights per week; 06:45 PM - 01:05 AM NOC (schedule varies by rotation). Weekend coverage: approximately 4 shifts per 4 weeks (flexible).

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 care for adult cardiac and post-op patients on telemetry with vigilance and clinical expertise
• Interpret dysrhythmias and initiate appropriate responses in collaboration with the care team
• Perform sheath removals and manage femoral sheaths and related postoperative care safely
• Manage chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac) and non-invasive airway support such as CPAP/BiPAP and nasal cannula
• Administer and manage cardiac drips per protocol (both non-titration management and titration where required)
• Provide post-MI, post-cardiac cath and post-electrophysiology procedure care with attention to detail
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams using SBAR and documentation systems (Epic preferred)
• Participate in unit hurricane/storm teams and respond as needed during catastrophic events

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NC or Compact RN license recommended)
• Minimum 2 years of experience on a cardiac floor (travel experience required unless you have >24 months cardiac experience)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; NIHSS certification required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty
• Comfortable with night shifts and occasional float rotations (unit rotation, not first to float)
• Able to work on Storm/Hurricane/Disaster teams as required by facility policy

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Sheath removal and femoral sheath management
• Chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac) and chest tube troubleshooting
• Management of cardiac drips (titration and non-titration scenarios)
• Arterial line and central line care, IV therapy and phlebotomy skills
• Proficiency or comfort with Epic and Pyxis documentation/med dispensing systems
• Non-invasive airway management including CPAP/BiPAP and oxygen modalities
• Familiarity with post-cardiac surgery care and common procedures (CABG, TAVR, pacemakers, etc.)

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make relocating easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so paperwork is one less worry
• Paid Time Off to recharge between contracts
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support for a smooth start
• Life insurance & basic protection plans for peace of mind
• 401(k) retirement savings resources and guidance
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• A supportive team and unit that values your cardiac expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Wilmington, NC

Wilmington is a coastal gem — enjoy easy weekends at Wrightsville Beach or Carolina Beach, stroll the scenic Riverwalk and historic downtown with its shops and waterfront dining, visit Battleship North Carolina for a dose of history, explore Airlie Gardens and nearby state parks, or take short weekend trips to Myrtle Beach or historic Southport. Plenty of kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing charters, local breweries, and cultural festivals make the area fun to explore between shifts.

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