Med Surg Tele

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

This Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit manages adult and geriatric patients with a broad range of medical and surgical diagnoses, including those requiring COVID isolation precautions. The unit provides multi-level care and is supported by a robust interdisciplinary team including pharmacy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, IV teams, physical therapy, and social services.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 18:45–07:15 (3x12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required
• Float required as needed

Contract Details

• 13-week contracts (longer terms of 13–26 weeks considered)
• 36 or 48-hour weekly contracts accepted
• Candidates must be prepared to serve on a Storm/Hurricane Team and may be required to work during declared emergencies or mass casualty events

Clinical Skills Required

• Heparin and IV insulin drip management
• Cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Blood product administration
• PCA and peripheral line care
• Wound care, including wound VAC
• Non-invasive airway management
• Isolation precautions/PPE

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact); pending license accepted for submission
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• BLS required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Charge experience preferred
• First-time travelers welcome
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Orientation & Scrubs

• 24-hour hospital orientation during week 1; daily class attendance required
• Scrub color: Navy

Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off; no RTO during the first week. Candidates must work 2 of 3 major holidays.