Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 3x12-hour shifts | 36 or 48 hours per week available | 13–20 week contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and dysrhythmias, including remote telemetry monitoring, and participate in Rapid Response/Code team activations
• Manage IV therapy including peripheral lines, central lines, PICC lines, heparin, insulin drips, and PCA administration
• Perform and oversee respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Provide wound care, wound vac management, colostomy/ileostomy care, chest tube management, and feeding tube care
• Float as required within and between affiliated facilities; participate in storm, hurricane, and disaster response teams as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical Surgical and/or Telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and perform telemetry monitoring
• Proficiency with phlebotomy, blood product administration, pre/post hemodialysis management, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Must be available to work every other weekend and a minimum of 2 of 3 major holidays; no block scheduling except weekend blocks

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification; experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring, post angiogram, post cardiac surgery, post MI care, and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with tracheostomy care, continuous bladder irrigation, accessing/managing ports, surgical drains, and ABG interpretation
• Background in CVA management, substance withdrawal, bariatric surgery, and pre/post thoracic surgery care
• Previous charge nurse experience, community hospital background, and proficiency with electronic documentation and Pyxis medication systems

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to launch or grow your travel nursing career in a supportive environment
• Self-scheduling model with a 24-hour unit orientation to help you get up to speed quickly and efficiently