Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,609 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - MS/Tele

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse for our Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking and clinical skills to manage a variety of patient diagnoses effectively.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Accepts first-time travelers and local candidates
• Skills in the following areas:
  • Medical/Surgical nursing
  • Telemetry with remote monitoring
  • Rapid Response Team utilization
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • IV insulin protocols
  • Colostomy care
  • Feeding tube care and management
  • Pre/Post Hemodialysis management
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line blood draws
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • Phlebotomy
  • PICC line management
  • Starting IVs, Heparin, PCA
  • Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac)
  • CPAP/BiPAP
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • Nasal Cannula and Non-invasive airway management
  • Oral suctioning and oxygen administration
  • Isolation precautions
  • Wound care and management (Wound Vac)
• Certifications:
  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with MS/Tele and telemetry on-unit monitoring
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Accessing ports and insulin management
• Knowledge of CVA, surgical drains, ABG interpretation
• Tracheostomy management
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system

Job Details

• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Shift: 12-hour nights (36-48 hours accepted)
• Contract Length: 13-26 weeks
• Orientation: 24 hours unit orientation followed by hospital orientation in the first week
• Scrubs: Navy/White

Additional Requirements

• Staff will be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events or mass casualties
• Floating between units is required
• Weekend shifts: 12-16 per contract
• RTO (Requested Time Off): Maximum of 7 days

Patient Diagnoses

Candidates should be prepared to care for patients with a range of conditions including dementia, diabetes, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, GI bleed, anemia, and hip fractures.

Unit Details

The unit includes an isolation area for COVID patients and provides multi-level care, including stepdown patients managed by specialized staff. The unit operates with systems such as Pyxis for medication management, Epic for documentation, and utilizes the SBAR communication method.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and join our team in delivering exceptional patient care.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38207619. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN MS / Tele

About Wellspring Nurse Source

Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the  greatest workforce on earth , and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.

Wellspring One was named one of  SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026 , a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey.

We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.

If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.