Travel MS/Telemetry Float RN - ED Holding - $2,030 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

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

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (3x12-Hour Shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 36 or 48 hours per week | Onsite | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for adult medical/surgical patients housed within an ED inpatient holding area while awaiting inpatient bed placement
• Monitor and manage patients at MS/Tele and PCU acuity levels, including telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management
• Float to Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical units as needed based on census and staffing demands
• Operate and manage standard unit equipment including cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other monitoring systems
• Utilize facility systems including Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR communication protocols
• Participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments; may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in NC or a Compact state
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Medical/Surgical or Telemetry
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring (unit and remote), dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of Rapid Response Teams
• Demonstrated skills in blood product administration, PICC/peripheral line management, phlebotomy, heparin and insulin administration, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, chest tube management, tracheostomy management, and isolation precautions

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification; experience with CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injuries, or traumatic brain injury
• IV insulin protocol management and pre/post hemodialysis care
• Experience with port access, central line blood draws, and wound care/wound vac management
• Orthopedic trauma and total joint replacement experience

Why Join Us

• Gain experience in a dynamic, high-acuity ED holding and float pool environment serving a diverse adult medical/surgical patient population
• Local candidates are welcome to apply

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #755873. 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: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others