Med Surg

Medical/Surgical & Telemetry – Travel RN | Wilmington, NC

Shift: Days, 3x12-hour (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | 36 or 48 hours/week accepted

Contract Duration: 13–26 weeks | Start Date: November 22, 2026

This Med/Surg Telemetry unit manages an active adult and geriatric population with diagnoses including diabetes, COPD, ia, sepsis, GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, encephalopathy, and COVID-19. The unit includes an isolation area for COVID patients and supports a step-down patient population managed by dedicated stepdown staff.

Clinical Skills Required:

• Remote telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• IV insulin protocols, heparin drips, PCA management
• Central line blood draw, PICC line management, phlebotomy
• Blood product administration, colostomy and feeding tube care
• Pre/post hemodialysis management, wound care and wound vac
• CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oral suctioning, oxygen delivery systems
• Chest tube management, isolation precautions
• Rapid Response Team utilization

Preferred Experience: Port access, tracheostomy management, ABG interpretation, CVA care, surgical drains

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (Med/Surg or Tele)
• Active RN license (NC or Compact; pending OK for submittal)
• BLS required; must pass EKG testing prior to start
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Details:

• Scrubs: Navy/Blue and White
• Weekend requirement: 12–16 shifts per contract
• RTO: Up to 7 days (pre-approved; no additional RTO after signing)
• Floating required within the facility
• Orientation: 24 hours (plus hospital orientation week one)
• Contract staff must be available for storm/hurricane/disaster response as needed
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)