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: 16 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 36 or 48 hours per week | 13–20 week assignments available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and dysrhythmias; manage and respond to cardiac events utilizing Rapid Response and Code teams
• Perform and manage IV therapy including peripheral lines, central lines, PICC lines, and phlebotomy; administer blood products and medications including heparin, insulin, and PCA
• Manage respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Provide wound care, ostomy management, feeding tube care, chest tube management, and pre/post hemodialysis care
• Float to a nearby campus as required and participate in storm, hurricane, and disaster response teams as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg or Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience
• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license
• Current BLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Ability to work every other weekend and 2 of 3 major holidays; no block scheduling (except weekend blocks)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification; experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring, post-angiogram, post-cardiac surgery, post-MI, and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with tracheostomy care, continuous bladder irrigation, port access and management, ABG interpretation, and surgical drain management
• Background in bariatric surgery, CVA care, substance withdrawal management, or pre/post thoracic surgery
• Previous charge nurse experience, community hospital background, and proficiency with electronic documentation

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, and local candidates are eligible to apply
• Self-scheduling model with up to 7 days of pre-approved RTO per contract, offering flexibility within a structured clinical environment