Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,920 per week in Wilmington, NC

The unit provides experience with advanced monitoring systems, isolation protocols, and complex patient care management, making it ideal for nurses seeking to expand their clinical expertise in a collaborative healthcare setting. Diverse patient population including medical/surgical diagnoses, COVID patients, dementia, diabetes, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, and post-operative care.

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Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 36 or 48 hours per week. Weekend requirement of 12-16 shifts per contract. Patient ratio typically 1:5-6. Contract lengths of 13-26 weeks available.

Highlights:

• Comprehensive Med/Surg unit with telemetry capabilities and remote cardiac monitoring
• Diverse patient population including medical/surgical diagnoses, COVID patients, dementia, diabetes, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, and post-operative care
• Epic charting system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocols
• Robust interdisciplinary support including IV teams, rapid response teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and phlebotomy
• 24-hour orientation period with comprehensive onboarding during first week
• Accepts first-time travelers with minimum 2 years of nursing experience

Requirements:

• Active North Carolina or Compact RN license
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg or Telemetry nursing experience
• Must pass EKG testing prior to contract start date
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management
• Experience with IV insulin protocols, blood product administration, wound care, feeding tube management, and central/peripheral line care
• Competency with non-invasive airway management including CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen delivery systems
• Ability to float to other units as needed and work weekend shifts as scheduled
• Willingness to serve on Storm Team/Hurricane Team and report during catastrophic events or disasters as required

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment with a diverse patient population and comprehensive skill utilization. You'll be supported by a full interdisciplinary team while caring for patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. The unit provides experience with advanced monitoring systems, isolation protocols, and complex patient care management, making it ideal for nurses seeking to expand their clinical expertise in a collaborative healthcare setting.

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