Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts | 36 or 48 Hours Per Week Accepted | 13–26 Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit managing diagnoses including diabetes, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, anemia, encephalopathy, hip fracture, and COVID-19
• Perform and manage clinical skills including IV therapy, blood product administration, central and PICC line care, phlebotomy, wound care, colostomy care, and feeding tube management
• Monitor patients using remote telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and utilize Rapid Response Team protocols as needed
• Manage respiratory support modalities including CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, and oral suctioning
• Adhere to isolation precautions, including care within a designated COVID isolation area
• Float to other units within or near the facility as required based on unit needs; participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments during catastrophic events or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Proficiency in Medical/Surgical nursing and remote telemetry monitoring
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Availability for full hospital orientation during week one, including all scheduled classes

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring, port access, tracheostomy management, surgical drains, and ABG interpretation
• Background in CVA patient care and insulin management
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records
• Experience managing dysrhythmias in a step-down or telemetry setting

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to begin your travel nursing career in a supportive clinical environment
• Flexible contract lengths of 13–26 weeks with the option for 36 or 48 hours per week to fit your scheduling needs