Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Nurse RN – 13-Week Contract in Wilmington, North Carolina

Join an experienced acute-care team as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse in Wilmington, NC. This travel nursing job offers adult and geriatric patient care, telemetry monitoring, and valuable medical-surgical experience in a collaborative, well-supported hospital environment. Wilmington offers a welcoming coastal lifestyle with historic charm, riverfront scenery, nearby beaches, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Travel Registered Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care medical-surgical telemetry
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Nursing Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours; 48-hour contracts may also be accepted
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics with medical-surgical diagnoses
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5–6
• Orientation: 24 hours, including required onboarding classes during the first week
• Technology: Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Additional Expectations: Float as needed and participate in emergency, storm, or disaster response assignments when required
• Time-Off Guidelines: Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off may be considered; no time off during the first week, and holiday availability is required

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a valid Compact license, with eligibility to practice by the start date
• At least 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Successful completion of EKG testing before the start date
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and cardiac monitoring
• Experience with heparin protocols or intravenous heparin infusions, insulin drips, blood product administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Proficiency with isolation precautions, IV therapy, PCA management, wound care, and wound vacuum therapy
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred; first-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Ability to work night shifts, meet weekend and holiday requirements, and adapt to floating assignments

Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients requiring telemetry monitoring
• Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in cardiac rhythm or clinical status, and initiate timely interventions
• Safely administer medications and manage therapies, including heparin and insulin infusions, according to established protocols
• Perform medication administration, IV line care, blood product administration, wound care, and other relevant bedside procedures
• Use Epic for accurate, timely documentation and communicate patient information using SBAR
• Apply infection prevention practices and appropriate personal protective equipment when caring for patients in isolation
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary partners, including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, and rapid response teams
• Support safe patient transitions through thorough handoffs, discharge education, and coordination of care
• Maintain flexibility to float within or near the assigned care area and support operations during high-volume or emergency events

Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nurse opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina, and join a dedicated acute-care healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.