Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Wilmington, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 16 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | 36 or 48 hours per week | 13–20 Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing diagnoses including diabetes, COPD, sepsis, CHF, GI bleed, renal failure, pneumonia, and various surgical recovery cases
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry rhythms, identify and manage dysrhythmias, and utilize remote telemetry monitoring systems
• Perform and manage IV therapy including peripheral line care, PICC line management, central line blood draws, phlebotomy, and administration of blood products, heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Provide respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP management, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, oral suctioning, and non-invasive airway management
• Deliver wound care, chest tube management, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, and pre/post hemodialysis care
• Float to a nearby campus as required and participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical and/or Telemetry nursing experience
• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
• Current BLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias; must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Ability to work every other weekend, a minimum of 2 of 3 major holidays, and be available during emergency or disaster events

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 and managing ports, surgical drains, ABG interpretation, and pre/post thoracic surgery care
• Background in CVA management, substance withdrawal, and bariatric surgery care
• Previous charge nurse experience, community hospital background, and proficiency with electronic documentation

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to launch or expand your travel nursing career in a supportive clinical environment
• Self-scheduling model provides flexibility, and the unit offers a structured 24-hour orientation to set you up for success