Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Wilmington, NC

This 13-week contract (with extensions up to 26 weeks considered) places you on a busy Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including diabetes, ia, COPD, dementia, CVA, and post-surgical conditions. The unit includes an isolation area for COVID-positive patients and stepdown-level patients managed by appropriate staff.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 4×12s per week (36- or 48-hour contracts accepted)
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO: Up to 7 days pre-approved; no RTO during week one; no additional RTO after signing

Float

Floating is required as needed within your skill set, including to like units and inpatient boarding assignments. Travelers float before core staff.

Clinical Skills Required

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Heparin drips and IV insulin/insulin drip titration
• Blood product administration, PCA management
• Peripheral and central/PICC line care
• Wound care and wound vac management
• Non-invasive airway management, HFNC
• Isolation precautions and PPE protocols

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience
• BLS required
• Must pass EKG test prior to start
• North Carolina or Compact RN license (pending acceptable)
• Charge experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Details

• Scrubs: Navy
• Orientation: 24 hours (hospital orientation during week one)
• Attendance at unit team meetings is required; may fall outside your scheduled shift
• Contract staff may be assigned to storm/hurricane response teams