Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN - $2,543 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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 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) | 4x12-Hour Shifts | 36 or 48 Hours Per Week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry rhythms and manage dysrhythmias, including remote telemetry monitoring
• Manage a diverse patient population including diagnoses such as diabetes, COPD, sepsis, CHF, GI bleed, renal failure, pneumonia, and various post-surgical recovery cases
• Perform and manage IV therapy, central and PICC line care, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and wound care including wound vac
• Operate and maintain respiratory support equipment including BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and oxygen delivery systems
• Float to other units within or near the facility as needed, including a main campus location approximately 32 minutes away

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg or MS/Telemetry nursing experience
• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license
• Current BLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• Proficiency with telemetry interpretation, dysrhythmia management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Must be available to work every other weekend and 2 of 3 major holidays; no block schedules unless a weekend block

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification and experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring
• Experience with tracheostomy care, arterial blood gas interpretation, surgical drains, continuous bladder irrigation, and port access/management
• Background in post-cardiac surgery, post-MI, post-angiogram, or post-thoracic surgery care
• Previous charge nurse experience, community hospital background, and proficiency with electronic documentation

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity for nurses looking to begin their travel career
• Self-scheduling model offered with a 24-hour unit orientation to support a smooth transition onto the unit

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #756840. 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: 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