Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,932 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses for a Medical Surgical unit. Ideal candidates will possess a comprehensive skill set and the ability to provide high-quality care to diverse patient populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize telemetry for remote monitoring and manage patients with complex medical conditions.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and implement IV insulin protocols as necessary.
• Provide colostomy and feeding tube care and management.
• Administer blood products and perform central line blood draws.
• Oversee peripheral line care, management, and phlebotomy tasks.
• Start IVs and manage PICC lines.
• Manage high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), CPAP/BiPAP, and non-invasive airway support.
• Execute isolation precautions and provide wound care, including the use of wound vacs.
• Ensure adherence to patient care protocols and contribute to team-based practices.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Medical Surgical setting.
• First-time travelers are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience with patient care tasks and management of condition-related protocols.
• BCLS certification is mandatory.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with telemetry, including unit monitoring and management of dysrhythmias.
• Familiarity with accessing ports, insulin management, and surgical drains.
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and manage tracheostomy cases.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system.

Contract Details

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts.
• Work schedule will be based on unit needs; candidates should be flexible.
• Required weekend shifts, ranging from 12 to 16 per contract period.
• Contract duration: 13-26 weeks.
• Orientation: 24 hours for unit and comprehensive hospital orientation in the first week.
• Floating to other units may be required based on staffing needs.

Patient Diagnoses

Patients may present with a variety of conditions including dementia, diabetes, COVID-19, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, gastrointestinal bleeding, anemia, and hip fractures.

Additional Notes

Registered Nurses may be expected to be part of a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and should be prepared to report for duty during significant events or emergencies. All candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38079857. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN MS

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