Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Wilmington, NC
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 905490

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Telemetry (ED Holding Float Pool)

Location


Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | 3×12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM) | Every other weekend required | Holidays required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to adult medical/surgical patients in an inpatient holding area located within the Emergency Department, supporting patients awaiting inpatient bed placement
• Manage MS/Tele patient assignments at ratios of 1:6-1:7, with potential PCU-level patient assignments at ratios of 1:3-1:4
• Float to ED and MedSurg areas as needed within and near the facility
• Operate standard unit equipment including cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other monitoring systems; utilize Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR for medication management, documentation, and communication
• Participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments; may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Wear navy scrubs and adhere to all unit-specific policies and procedures

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending license acceptable for submission)
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• MS/Tele and ED holding experience required
• Must be able to pass EKG testing prior to start
• Must be available to work holidays (expected to work 2 of 3 major holidays per contract)
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are welcome; a local rate will apply

• CPI certification preferred
• Experience managing high-acuity, fast-paced patient populations
• Familiarity with PCU-level patient care

• 36- and 48-hour contract options available, with longer contract terms accepted through early 2027
• No on-call requirement, with up to 7 days of pre-approved RTO available per contract