Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | 36 or 48 hours per week accepted | 13–26 week contracts accepted

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6, caring for patients with diagnoses including diabetes, COPD, sepsis, GI bleed, pneumonia, encephalopathy, anemia, hip fracture, and COVID-19
• Perform telemetry monitoring including remote monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, and utilization of Rapid Response Team protocols
• Manage IV therapies including IV insulin protocols, heparin, PCA, central line blood draws, PICC line management, peripheral line care, and phlebotomy
• Provide respiratory support including CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, and oxygen delivery systems
• Perform wound care and wound vac management, colostomy care, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, blood product administration, and chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac)
• Adhere to isolation precautions, float within or near the facility as needed, and fulfill weekend and holiday requirements per contract terms; contract staff may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters as part of Storm/Hurricane Team assignments

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Must be available for all hospital orientation classes during week one (approximately 24 hours of unit orientation)
• Local candidates are welcome; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible at a reduced rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring, management of dysrhythmias, accessing ports, and interpretation of ABGs
• Familiarity with tracheostomy management, surgical drains, CVA patient care, and insulin management
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
• Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers accepted)

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic acute care environment with a supportive unit structure, clear scheduling expectations, and flexible contract lengths ranging from 13 to 26 weeks
• Travel pairs are permitted, and both 36- and 48-hour work weeks are accepted, offering flexibility to meet your professional goals