Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 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, pneumonia, GI bleed, 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 therapy 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 and assist with wound care, wound vac management, colostomy care, feeding tube care, chest tube management, and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Float to other units within or near the facility as needed; expected to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license (pending licensure considered for submittal)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates are welcome; please note that a local rate applies for candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility
• Must be available for full hospital orientation during week one, including classes each day; unit orientation is approximately 24 hours
• Must be willing to float within and near the facility per unit needs
• Weekend commitment of 12–16 shifts per contract required
• Scrubs: Navy/White

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring, management of dysrhythmias, accessing ports, insulin management, CVA, and surgical drains
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and manage tracheostomies
• Familiarity with Epic EMR documentation
• Background in MS/Tele or stepdown-level care

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic acute care environment with a diverse patient population and opportunities to apply a broad range of clinical skills
• Contracts of varying lengths (13–26 weeks) offer flexibility, and travel pairs are permitted when placed on different units