Travel Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,353 per week

American Traveler 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: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position requiring telemetry skills and a minimum of 2 years of experience, with local candidates welcome.

Details

• Acute care hospital Med/Surg unit with an isolation area dedicated to COVID patients and adjacency to a stepdown unit (staffed separately)
• Patient population includes dementia, diabetes, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, and other typical Med/Surg diagnoses
• Patient ratio of 1:5–6
• 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15); 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• Weekend requirement: 12–16 shifts per contract
• Floating required
• Remote telemetry monitoring performed on unit
• Key clinical skills include: IV insulin protocols, colostomy care, feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis management, blood product administration, central line blood draw, PICC line management, phlebotomy, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions
• EMR: Epic (preferred); Pyxis for medication management; SBAR for communication
• Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters

Requirements

• Active RN license in NC or a compact state (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Med/Surg and remote telemetry monitoring experience required
• Ability to interpret dysrhythmias required
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor are required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)

Additional Information

• 13-week minimum contract; longer contracts are available for interested candidates
• Unit orientation is 24 hours; hospital orientation takes place during week one and requires availability for classes each day
• Approximately 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules are required (recorded via online learning, Zoom, webinar, and in-person classes); modules must also be completed annually
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved provided it does not fall on a holiday; RTO is not permitted during the first week of the assignment (orientation week); additional RTO beyond 7 days requires facility approval
• Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of this health system must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Travel pairs are permitted — each must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Preferred skills include: MS/Tele unit experience, on-unit telemetry monitoring, port access, insulin management, CVA care, surgical drains, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy management, and Epic proficiency
• Scrub colors: Navy and/or White
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-715383. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.