Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
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 | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 36- and 48-hour contracts accepted | Contract lengths of 13–26 weeks considered

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric general Med/Surg patients with a daily census of approximately 43, maintaining a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Administer and monitor Heparin drips, perform Wound Vac dressing changes, and manage High Flow Oxygen therapy; occasional short-term BiPap with respiratory support
• Float to similar units and alternate care locations, including inpatient holding areas, as needed
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed and work every other weekend; must be available to work holidays
• Attend mandatory monthly unit team meetings (4th Wednesday, January–October at 5:30 PM; 3rd Wednesday in November–December at 5:30 PM); night shift staff also attend additional meetings at 7:30 AM on the Friday immediately following each Wednesday meeting
• May be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and expected to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters; unit reassignment mid-contract is possible

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license (pending licensure considered for submission)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Must be available to work holidays (expected to work 2 of 3 major holidays)
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are welcome; a local pay rate will apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CPI certification preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred, particularly for night shift candidates
• Familiarity with PYXIS, EPIC, and SBAR communication framework
• First-time travelers are accepted and encouraged to apply

Why Join Us

• Flexible contract lengths (13–26 weeks) with both 36- and 48-hour weekly options available, offering adaptability to fit your schedule
• Orientation of approximately 24 hours provided to support a smooth transition onto the unit