Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,051 per week in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Wilmington, NC
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,051 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/21/2026

About the Position

Job Opportunity – Emergency Department Holding RN – North Carolina

Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 36 or 48 hours per week. Every other weekend required. Patient ratios: 1:6 for Medical/Surgical/Telemetry patients or 1:4 for Progressive Care Unit level patients. 12-hour orientation provided.

Highlights:

• Emergency Department Holding Support position within the Float Pool, caring for patients awaiting inpatient bed placement
• Contract lengths from 13 weeks up to February 27, 2027 to support the facility through the holiday season
• Mixed acuity environment with adult Medical/Surgical diagnoses, including potential PCU level patients
• Epic charting system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocols
• Fast-paced, high-acuity environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Social Services, and Rapid Response Teams
• Standard medical equipment including cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and telemetry monitoring systems

Requirements:

• Active North Carolina or Compact state RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Strong competency in MS/Telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, blood product administration, isolation precautions, high flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, chest tube management, PICC line management, heparin and insulin protocols, and rapid response team utilization
• Experience with colostomy care, feeding tube management, renal failure patients, peripheral line care, phlebotomy, and tracheostomy management
• Willingness to float to Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical areas as needed
• Ability to complete 8-10 hours of pre-start modules online using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Preferred Qualifications:

• NIHSS certification
• Experience with IV access and port management, central line blood draws, CVA patients, pre/post neurosurgery care, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic trauma, total joint replacements, and wound care/wound vac management
• Epic charting system experience

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced travel nurse to work in a dynamic, fast-paced Emergency Department holding environment with high-acuity patients. You'll utilize your full scope of critical thinking and clinical skills while working with a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing excellent patient care during a critical transitional period. This assignment offers the chance to make a meaningful impact supporting patients with diverse medical and surgical needs while contributing to seamless care coordination during the busy holiday season.

Additional Information:

Contract staff will be assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty situations, or disasters. Time off requests are limited to 7 days maximum and must be pre-approved; no time off allowed during the first week or major holidays. Candidates must work 2 of 3 major holidays. All candidates will participate in an interview process prior to placement.

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