Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (18:45–07:15) | 36 or 48 hours per week | 13–26 week contracts accepted

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing diagnoses including diabetes, COPD, sepsis, CHF, GI bleed, renal failure, and various surgical recovery cases
• Perform telemetry monitoring including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and utilize Rapid Response and Code teams as needed
• Manage vascular access including peripheral line care, central line blood draws, PICC line management, phlebotomy, and IV insertion and maintenance; administer blood products, heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Provide respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP management, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Perform wound care including wound vac management, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, chest tube care, and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Adhere to storm/hurricane team assignments — contract staff may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters, and may be reassigned to other units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state (pending license acceptable for submission)
• Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg or MS/Telemetry experience required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Must be available to work every other weekend and 2 of 3 major holidays; no block scheduling (weekend blocks excepted)
• Must be open to floating to a nearby campus as required
• Local candidates are welcome; a lower rate applies for candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge nurse experience preferred
• ACLS certification; on-unit telemetry monitoring experience
• Experience with post-angiogram, post-cardiac surgery, post-MI care, IV insulin protocols, bariatric surgery, CBI, port access, CVA management, substance withdrawal, tracheostomy care, ABG interpretation, and pre/post thoracic surgery
• Community hospital experience and proficiency with electronic documentation

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to launch your travel nursing career in a supportive acute care environment
• Self-scheduling model with 13–26 week contract flexibility to fit your lifestyle and career goals