Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Wilmington, NC
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 900380

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Inpatient Surgery Unit)

Location


Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (18:45-07:15) | Expected 36-48 hours/week | Contracts of 13-26 weeks considered

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient nursing care for a combination adult medical surgical and surgical stepdown unit with a patient ratio of 1:6
• Care for a wide range of surgical and trauma patients with diagnoses including cellulitis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, bowel obstruction, peripheral vascular disease, various cancers, and trauma-related injuries
• Support and assist with a broad range of inpatient surgical procedures including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, ostomy creation or closure, wound debridement, amputations, and fem-pop bypass
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including wound vacs, chest tubes, NG tubes/Corpak, JP drains, hemovac drains, and Penrose drains
• Document and communicate using Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR; float to other units as needed
• Work every other weekend; participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments as required during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license (pending licensure considered for submittal)
• BLS certification required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical or Telemetry RN experience required; first-time travelers with strong relevant experience will be considered
• Comfort with a 1:6 patient ratio in a surgical/medical inpatient setting
• Openness to floating within or near the facility as needed
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are welcome; a local rate will apply

• Prior experience in an inpatient surgical or stepdown environment
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience managing specialty drains, wound vacs, and chest tubes in a post-surgical setting
• Experience caring for trauma patients including motor vehicle accidents, falls, and penetrating injuries

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic combination acuity unit offering exposure to a wide variety of surgical specialties and trauma cases
• Longer contract options (up to 26 weeks) available for candidates seeking extended placement stability