Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN - $1,907 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 3x12-Hour Shifts | 36 or 48 hours per week available | 13–20 week contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing a diverse patient population including diagnoses such as diabetes, COPD, sepsis, CHF, GI bleed, renal failure, pneumonia, and various surgical recovery cases
• Monitor, interpret, and manage cardiac dysrhythmias via telemetry and remote monitoring systems
• Perform and manage IV therapy, central line blood draws, PICC line care, phlebotomy, and administration of blood products, heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Provide respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Deliver wound care, wound vac management, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, and surgical drain care
• Float to additional units as required and participate in storm, hurricane, and disaster response teams as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact state license
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical Surgical and/or Telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency in telemetry interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start; ability to work every other weekend and at least 2 of 3 major holidays required

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, port access and management, arterial blood gas interpretation, and pre/post thoracic surgery care
• Background in bariatric surgery, CVA management, substance withdrawal, and community hospital settings
• Previous charge nurse experience and proficiency with electronic documentation

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an accessible entry point into travel nursing with a structured 24-hour unit orientation and self-scheduling flexibility
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment with a broad patient population and the ability to build a wide range of clinical skills

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #756820. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others