Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $1,867 per week

iDEAL Hire 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: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 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 (3x12-Hour Shifts, 18:45–07:15) | Onsite | 13–20 Week Contracts | 36 or 48 Hours Per Week Accepted Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a patient ratio of 1:5–6, managing diagnoses including diabetes, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, anemia, encephalopathy, hip fracture, and COVID-19 Perform telemetry monitoring including remote monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, and utilization of Rapid Response Team protocols Administer blood products, manage IV insulin protocols, heparin, and PCA pumps, and perform central line blood draws, PICC line management, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care Provide wound care including wound vac management, colostomy care, feeding tube care, and pre/post hemodialysis management Manage respiratory support including CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, oxygen face masks, oral suctioning, and non-invasive airway management Adhere to isolation precautions, float to other units as needed, and participate in storm, hurricane, or disaster response teams as required Required Qualifications Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact nursing license (pending licensure acceptable for submission) Minimum of 2 years of RN experience; first-time travelers accepted Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start Proficiency in telemetry/remote monitoring, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac), and IV therapy including starting IVs and PICC line management Availability for full hospital orientation during week one, including daily required classes, and completion of pre-start online modules prior to start date Preferred Experience / Skills Experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring, port access, surgical drains, tracheostomy management, and interpretation of ABGs Background in CVA patient care and insulin management Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records documentation Experience in a Med/Surg Telemetry or stepdown environment Why Join Us Work in a dynamic Medical Surgical/Telemetry environment with a diverse patient population and opportunities to build a broad clinical skill set Flexible contract lengths of 13–20 weeks with scheduling based on unit needs and up to 7 days of pre-approved time off available Ideal Personnel Job ID 333020. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Medical Surgical/Tele About iDEAL Hire iDEAL HIRE is dedicated to working with the best of the best in healthcare and education. The iDEAL HIRE experience involves layers of support from the industry's most experienced team. Benefits to working with iDEAL HIRE: Dedicated Recruiter Dedicated Compliance Member Weekly Pay Referral Bonus Medical Benefits Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Monitoring Credentials Benefits Weekly pay Referral bonus Vision benefits Dental benefits Medical benefits