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

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (3x12), 36–48 hours per week | 13–26 Week Assignment | Shift Hours: 18:45–07:15

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit managing diagnoses including diabetes, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, anemia, encephalopathy, hip fracture, and COVID-19
• Perform and manage a broad range of clinical skills including IV therapy, central and PICC line management, blood product administration, wound care, colostomy care, and feeding tube 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, and oral suctioning
• Adhere to isolation precautions, including care within a designated COVID isolation area
• Float to other units within or near the facility as required based on unit needs; contract staff must be available to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments during catastrophic events or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active NC or Compact RN license (pending license acceptable for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Proficiency in Medical/Surgical nursing and remote telemetry monitoring
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Ability to work 12–16 weekend shifts per contract and 2 of 3 major holidays

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring, port access, tracheostomy management, surgical drains, and ABG interpretation
• Background in stroke (CVA) care and insulin management
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health records
• Medical/Surgical Telemetry (MS/Tele) specialty experience

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity for RNs looking to begin their travel nursing career
• Work within a structured unit environment utilizing established systems including Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR communication with a 24-hour unit orientation and full hospital orientation support