Med Surg Tele

Inpatient Medical-Surgical Unit – RN

Shift & Schedule

Night shift, 3x12-hour (18:45–07:15). Contract duration: 13 weeks. Every other weekend required. Float as needed. No call required.

About the Role

Clinical Scope

Common procedures include cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, TURP, ostomy creation/closure, wound debridement, tumor removal, amputations, and femoral-popliteal bypass. You'll work with wound vacs, chest tubes, NG tubes, JP drains, hemovac drains, and Penrose drains. Strong skills in central line care, dysrhythmia interpretation, chest tube management, surgical drain care, and wound management are essential. Experience with high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, PCA pumps, and rapid response protocols is expected.

Requirements

• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years RN experience
• Must pass EKG testing before start
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

Unit Details

• Orientation: 2 days hospital + 24 hours floor training
• Charting: Electronic documentation system
• Dress code: Navy scrubs or navy bottoms with white top
• Strong teamwork and collaborative approach expected
• May be assigned to Storm/Hurricane response teams during catastrophic events

Location: Wilmington, NC