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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!

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

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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