Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,786 per week in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Wilmington, NC
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,786 per week
Shift Information: 4 days
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/12/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!

# Job Opportunity – Emergency Department Holding RN – North Carolina

Start Date: October 12, 2026
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 36 or 48 hours per week

Highlights:

• Unique ED Holding Support position within the Float Pool supporting patients awaiting inpatient placement
• Contract lengths from 13+ weeks through February 27, 2027 to support through the holiday season
• Target ratios: 1:6 for Medical/Surgical-Telemetry patients or 1:4 for Progressive Care Unit level patients
• 12-hour orientation with Epic charting system and Pyxis medication management
• Every other weekend requirement with flexibility to float to ED and Medical/Surgical areas as needed
• Dynamic, fast-paced environment caring for adult patients with diverse medical/surgical diagnoses

Requirements:

• Active North Carolina or Compact state RN license
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Proficiency in Medical/Surgical-Telemetry nursing including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with blood product administration, peripheral line care, PICC line management, chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy management
• Competency in colostomy care, feeding tube management, renal failure patients, heparin and insulin protocols
• Strong skills in phlebotomy, IV starts, and isolation precautions
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases and manage non-invasive airway interventions
• Willingness to float to Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical units as needed
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Must complete 8-10 hours of pre-start online modules using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge

Preferred Qualifications:

• NIHSS certification
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Skills in accessing ports, central line blood draws, and starting IVs
• Experience with cerebrovascular accident (CVA) patients, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injury
• Background in orthopedic trauma, total joint replacements, and wound care/wound vac management

Position Details:

• This is an Emergency Department Inpatient (EDIP) holding area position located within the Float Pool
• Patients are located within the Emergency Department awaiting inpatient bed placement with various adult medical/surgical diagnoses
• May care for Progressive Care Unit level acuity patients in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment
• Standard equipment includes cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and various monitoring systems
• Interdisciplinary support from respiratory services, radiology, social services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and transportation
• 12-hour orientation period with manager-based scheduling
• Navy scrubs provided
• Up to 7 days of requested time off permitted (must be pre-approved, no holidays)
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Contract staff expected to serve on Storm/Hurricane Team and report during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This specialized ED Holding position offers experienced travel nurses the opportunity to utilize comprehensive medical/surgical and progressive care skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You'll care for a diverse patient population with varied diagnoses while collaborating with a robust interdisciplinary team. This role provides excellent professional growth through exposure to high-acuity patients and the flexibility to work across multiple care settings, making every shift both challenging and rewarding.

About Revolution Healthcare Services

At Revolution Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to fostering a personal connection and building relationships with each candidate. We recognize that everyone's situation is unique. Guided by the principle of treating others as we would like to be treated, we aim to represent our partners with the highest level of respect and professionalism. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals by connecting them with Travel, Permanent, local contract, and PRN opportunities across the United States that align with their career goals. We are here to support you at every step of your journey.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• Med Surg Tele
• Medical Surgical-Telemetry
• Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN A
• PALS
• RN - Medical Surgical (505)
• RN - Pharmacology A
• Tele

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