Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Wilmington, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (ED Holding / Float Pool)

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 4x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | 36- or 48-hour contract options available | Every other weekend required | Must be available to work holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to adult medical/surgical patients in an inpatient holding area located within the Emergency Department, supporting patients awaiting inpatient bed placement
• Manage MS/Tele patient assignments at ratios of 1:6–1:7, with potential PCU-level patients at ratios of 1:3–1:4
• Float to ED and MedSurg areas as needed within and near the facility
• Operate standard unit equipment including cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other monitoring systems; utilize Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR for medication, documentation, and communication
• Must be able to pass EKG testing prior to start
• May be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and expected to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters; unit consolidation and reassignment may occur mid-contract as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• MS/Tele and ED holding experience required
• Must be able to manage a fast-paced environment and high-acuity patient ratios
• Local candidates are welcome; a local pay rate will apply for candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CPI certification preferred
• Experience with PCU-level patients
• Familiarity with Epic EMR and Pyxis medication dispensing systems

Why Join Us

• Longer contract extensions available, offering stability and continuity in a high-acuity acute care environment
• No on-call requirement, with up to 7 days of pre-approved time off available per contract