Travel

Med Surg Tele

Wilmington, NC

ED Holding RN – Night Shift

Position Overview

Join the ED Holding unit as a night shift RN supporting patients in the Emergency Department who are awaiting inpatient beds. This is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where you'll manage medical and surgical adult patients, including some step-down/PCU-level cases.

Shift & Schedule

  • Schedule: 3 x 12-hour nights (18:45–07:15)
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
  • Time Off: Maximum 7 days RTO per contract (holidays excluded); must work 2 of 3 major holidays
  • Floating: Required as needed between ED and medical/surgical areas

Requirements

  • 2+ years nursing experience (MS/Tele and ED holding experience required)
  • Current RN license (NC or Compact; pending licensure acceptable)
  • BLS and NIHSS certifications required
  • CPI preferred
  • Travel nursing experience required
  • Must pass EKG testing prior to start
  • Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)

Clinical Scope

  • Manage dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, central lines, chest tubes, high-flow oxygen, non-invasive ventilation, IV management, and wound care
  • Collaborate with respiratory, pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response teams

Unit Details

  • 12-hour orientation
  • Navy scrubs
  • Standard cardiac monitoring, IV pumps, and medical equipment
  • No call required