Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry | Wilmington, NC

Join a collaborative adult medical-surgical, telemetry, and surgical stepdown team as a Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing contract in Wilmington, North Carolina. This night-shift nursing opportunity is ideal for clinicians experienced in acute care, cardiac monitoring, complex postoperative care, and progressive patient needs. Care for a diverse surgical and trauma patient population while enjoying Wilmington’s welcoming coastal lifestyle, beautiful beaches, lively Riverwalk, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,740–$1,830
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, with longer contracts of up to 26 weeks potentially available
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adults in a combined medical-surgical and surgical stepdown setting
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: Two days of general orientation plus 24 hours of unit training
• Charting and Communication: Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR
• Floating: Required as needed within or near the assigned setting
• Time-Off Guidelines: Requests must be approved before the contract begins; no time off during the first week, and holiday availability is required

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a compact state; a pending license may be considered for submission
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in medical-surgical, telemetry, or comparable acute-care nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Successful completion of specialty EKG testing before the start date
• Experience caring for patients with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmias, postoperative needs, and surgical or trauma diagnoses
• Demonstrated ability to manage a 1:6 patient ratio in an acute-care environment
• Comfort with floating, every-other-weekend coverage, and participation in emergency or disaster staffing when required
• Strong teamwork, communication, clinical judgment, and patient-centered care skills

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for adult medical-surgical, telemetry, and surgical stepdown patients
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Care for patients with diagnoses including cellulitis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, bowel obstruction, cancer, kidney stones, vascular disease, trauma, and gangrene
• Manage patients before and after procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, ostomy procedures, wound debridement, tumor removal, amputations, and vascular bypass surgery
• Perform or manage care involving wound vacuums, chest tubes, NG tubes or Corpak tubes, JP drains, Hemovac drains, and Penrose drains
• Administer medications and blood products, manage IV and central-line therapy, and follow applicable heparin protocols
• Provide respiratory and nutritional support, including high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP or CPAP, feeding tubes, and noninvasive airway management as appropriate
• Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team using SBAR
• Collaborate with rapid response teams and other clinical support services to promote excellent patient outcomes
• Maintain a professional, team-oriented approach with patients, families, and colleagues

Apply now for this Registered Nurse travel contract in Wilmington, NC, and join a collaborative medical-surgical telemetry team in coastal North Carolina.

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.