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Med Surg Tele

Wilmington, NC

Med/Surg Telemetry — Night Shift

About the Role

Join the med/surg telemetry unit for night shifts (18:45–07:15) caring for adults and geriatric patients with diverse diagnoses including diabetes, dementia, ia, COPD, sepsis, GI bleed, post-cardiac surgery, renal failure, and surgical recovery cases. You'll work as part of a collaborative team with respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response support.

What You'll Do

  • Monitor and manage dysrhythmias; interpret EKGs and telemetry
  • Administer blood products, medications (insulin, heparin, PCA), and manage IV lines (peripheral, central, PICC)
  • Provide respiratory support: BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen therapy
  • Manage specialty equipment and post-procedure care: chest tubes, tracheostomies, wound vacs, hemodialysis lines
  • Perform phlebotomy, central line blood draws, and feeding tube management
  • Support rapid response and code team activation
  • Float to other units as needed; may include a nearby location (approximately 32 minutes away)

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years med/surg or telemetry experience
  • BLS and NIHSS certifications required
  • ACLS and charge experience preferred
  • Must pass EKG testing prior to start
  • Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
  • First-time travelers welcome

Contract Details

  • Duration: 13–26 weeks
  • Shift: 3×12-hour nights; self-scheduled
  • Orientation: 24 hours
  • Call: None
  • Weekends: Every other weekend
  • Time Off: 7-day RTO maximum; must work 2 of 3 major holidays
  • Scrubs: Navy blue or white