Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13–26 Weeks | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 or 48 Hours Per Week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit managing diagnoses including diabetes, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, encephalopathy, and COVID-19
• Perform and manage IV therapy including peripheral line care, PICC line management, central line blood draws, heparin, PCA, and IV insulin protocols
• Monitor and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias using remote telemetry monitoring and utilize Rapid Response Team protocols as needed
• Manage respiratory support modalities including CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, oxygen face masks, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management
• Provide wound care, wound vac management, colostomy care, feeding tube care, and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Participate in storm, hurricane, and disaster response teams as required; floating to other units within the facility is required

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Proficiency in Med/Surg nursing, telemetry remote monitoring, blood product administration, phlebotomy, chest tube management, oral suctioning, isolation precautions, and wound care
• Local candidates are welcome to apply (candidates within 50 miles of the facility should note that a lower rate applies)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with MS/Telemetry, on-unit telemetry monitoring, and management of dysrhythmias
• Familiarity with accessing ports, insulin management, CVA care, surgical drains, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy management
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records
• Background in stroke or post-surgical patient populations

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to launch your travel nursing career in a supportive acute care environment
• Work in a structured unit utilizing industry-standard systems including Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication protocols