Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $1,894 per week

American Traveler 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: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg telemetry night shift position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and EKG testing prior to start.

Details

• Community hospital Med/Surg unit
• Patient population includes diabetes, dementia, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, CHF, UTI, surgical recovery, renal failure, hypertension, cellulitis, and failure to thrive
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Self-scheduling
• Telemetry skills required, including remote monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Key clinical skills include management of bowel obstruction, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis, blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management, chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac), BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Preferred skills include ACLS, post-angiogram and post-cardiac surgery care, post-MI care, IV insulin protocols, bariatric surgery care, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), port access/management, CVA care, substance withdrawal, surgical drain management, ABG interpretation, pre/post thoracic surgery care, and tracheostomy management
• Pyxis used for medication management
• 13-week contract with potential for extension

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Current certifications: BLS and NIHSS
• ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant Med/Surg RN experience required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable, but must be on file by start date)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Orientation is approximately 24 hours, held weekly; no time off permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation
• 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules required, completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, or in-person classes
• Navy blue or white scrubs required
• Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters; mid-contract consolidation to a centralized office with unit reassignment is possible
• Candidates must be available for a manager interview prior to offer
• Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved per contract, provided it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays; no RTO on holidays
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
• Travel pairs are welcome; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules

American Traveler Job ID #P-707717. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.