Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse - $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: 07/27/2026
• 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) | 36 or 48 hours per week | 13–20 week assignments available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a 1:6 patient ratio, caring for patients with diagnoses including diabetes, CHF, sepsis, renal failure, GI bleed, COPD, pneumonia, and various surgical recovery cases
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry rhythms, identify and manage dysrhythmias, and utilize remote telemetry monitoring systems
• Perform and manage IV therapy including peripheral line care, PICC line management, central line blood draws, phlebotomy, and administration of blood products, heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Provide respiratory support including management of BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, oral suctioning, and non-invasive airway management
• Deliver wound care including wound vac management, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, and chest tube care
• Participate in Rapid Response and Code team activations; adhere to isolation precautions and PPE protocols; float to alternate units as required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state (pending licensure accepted for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg and/or Telemetry experience
• Proficiency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and telemetry monitoring
• Current BLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Ability to work every other weekend, two of three major holidays, and respond during disaster or mass casualty events as part of Storm/Hurricane Team assignments

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification; experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring, post-angiogram, post-cardiac surgery, post-MI care, and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with tracheostomy care, continuous bladder irrigation, surgical drains, ABG interpretation, and pre/post thoracic surgery care
• Background in bariatric surgery, CVA management, substance withdrawal, and accessing/managing ports
• Previous charge nurse experience, community hospital background, and proficiency with electronic documentation systems including Pyxis

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, and local candidates are accepted, offering flexibility for a range of nursing professionals looking to grow their travel career
• Self-scheduling model with a 24-hour unit orientation, providing autonomy and a streamlined onboarding experience

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #756836. 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