Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical

Location: Wilmington, NC

Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15) | 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, hip fracture, encephalopathy, dementia, and COVID-19
• Perform and manage a broad range of clinical skills including IV insulin protocols, blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management, colostomy care, feeding tube care, and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Monitor patients via 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, oral suctioning, and non-invasive airway management; maintain chest tube (Emerson/Pleuravac) care
• Maintain isolation precautions, wound care/wound vac management, and adhere to all infection control protocols including a dedicated COVID isolation area
• Participate in floating within or near the facility as needed; contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending license acceptable for submission)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Proficiency in Med/Surg nursing with telemetry/remote monitoring, heparin and PCA management, phlebotomy, and peripheral/IV line care
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of facility) are welcome to apply; a lower rate applies for local candidates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with MS/Tele or dedicated telemetry unit monitoring, accessing ports, and management of dysrhythmias
• Familiarity with CVA care, surgical drains, tracheostomy management, and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience with insulin management and EPIC electronic health records
• Comfort with SBAR communication framework and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an accessible entry point into travel nursing with a structured 24-hour unit orientation and full hospital orientation during week one
• Work in a dynamic acute care environment in coastal North Carolina with a collaborative team and exposure to a wide variety of Medical Surgical diagnoses and clinical skills

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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