Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Wilmington, NC

A busy inpatient unit is seeking an experienced MS/Tele RN for night shift coverage in Wilmington, NC.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 18:45–07:15 (12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required
• 13-week contract (longer contracts up to 26 weeks considered)

Clinical Scope

This unit cares for adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients with telemetry monitoring needs. Clinical skills utilized include:

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Heparin drips and IV insulin/titration protocols
• PCA management
• Blood product administration
• Peripheral line care, wound care, and wound vac
• Isolation precautions for infectious patients

Float coverage is required as needed to like units within your skill set, including supporting inpatient patients boarding in the ED. Travelers are expected to float before core staff members.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact; pending accepted at submission)
• BLS required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Telemetry/EKG competency — candidates must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Charge experience preferred
• First-time travelers welcome

Additional Details

• Orientation: 24 hours (hospital orientation during week 1 with daily classes)
• Scrubs: Navy
• Unit meetings attendance required; may fall outside your scheduled shift
• Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm/Hurricane Team and required to report during declared emergencies
• Up to 7 days RTO auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO during week 1; no additional RTO requests after signing
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required