Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

Location: Wilmington, NC

Shift: Night 3x12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: September 21, 2026

About the Role

Join a busy medical-surgical telemetry unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with diverse diagnoses including cardiac, respiratory, infectious, metabolic, and post-surgical conditions. You'll provide direct patient care, manage continuous cardiac monitoring, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; identify and respond to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments, including IV insulin protocols and cardiac drips
• Manage central lines, PICCs, peripheral lines, and blood product administration
• Provide pre- and post-operative care, including wound management and drain care
• Support patients on non-invasive airway support (CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula)
• Coordinate care for patients with dementia, diabetes, COPD, sepsis, GI bleed, and COVID-related diagnoses
• Document assessments and interventions accurately
• Float to other units as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (state or compact)
• Minimum 2 years Med-Surg Telemetry experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• EKG interpretation competency
• Ability to pass EKG testing prior to start
• Comfortable with telemetry remote monitoring and rapid response protocols

Details

• Patient ratio: 5–6 per shift
• Weekend requirement: 12–16 shifts per contract
• Up to 7 days RTO (pre-approved); no additional RTO after contract signing
• 24-hour unit orientation plus hospital orientation week one
• Navy and white scrubs
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)