Med Surg Tele

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

This 13-week travel contract places you on an adult and geriatric Med/Surg Telemetry unit on night shift (18:45–07:15), with 36- or 48-hour weekly contract options and the possibility of extending to 26 weeks.

Schedule & Expectations

• 12-hour nights; every other weekend required
• Holiday availability required (must work 2 of 3 major holidays)
• Call required on a prescheduled basis
• Float required as needed to like units within your skillset, including coverage of inpatient-boarded patients in the ED — travelers float before core staff

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Adult and geriatric general Med/Surg patients
• Heparin drip management
• High-flow nasal cannula oxygen
• Occasional short-term BiPAP with respiratory support (no additional training required)
• No PCU-level patients on this unit
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required

Certifications & Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or compact; pending OK at submission)
• BLS required
• CPI preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred for night shift travelers
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; first-time travelers accepted
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemption considered)

Additional Details

• 24-hour orientation
• Monthly unit team meetings required; night shift staff attend a Friday morning follow-up session
• Contract staff may be assigned to storm/hurricane/disaster teams as needed
• Scrub color: Navy and white
• Pre-start online modules (~8–10 hours) required prior to first day; non-billable