Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Wilmington, NC
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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

Job ID: 900907

Job Title


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

Location


Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) | 36- or 48-Hour Weekly Contracts Available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within an inpatient holding area located inside the Emergency Department, managing adult patients awaiting inpatient bed placement across a range of medical/surgical diagnoses
• Manage MS/Telemetry patient assignments at ratios of 1:6-1:7, with potential PCU-level patient assignments 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 administration, documentation, and communication
• Work every other weekend and must be available to work holidays (expected to work 2 of 3 major holidays)
• May be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and expected to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or declared disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state (pending license acceptable for submission)
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• MS/Telemetry and ED holding experience required
• Must successfully pass EKG testing prior to start
• Ability to maintain pace in a fast-moving, high-acuity environment with 1:6-1:7 patient ratios
• Local candidates are welcome and will be considered at the applicable local rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Contracts extending through early 2027 may be available, offering longer-term placement stability
• Work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment with diverse clinical exposure across MS/Tele, ED holding, and PCU-level patient populations

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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