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

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• 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/Telemetry

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry. This position requires commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Target Ratios: 1:5-6
• Shift: 12-hour days; 36 or 48 hours accepted
• Contract Duration: 13-26 weeks
• Unit Orientation: 24 hours
• Hospital Orientation: Week one; availability required for daily classes

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical-surgical or telemetry setting
• Accepts first-time travelers; locals are also welcome
• Skills in:
  • Medical/Surgical nursing
  • Telemetry remote monitoring
  • Rapid Response Team utilization
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • IV insulin protocols
  • Colostomy care
  • Feeding tube care and management
  • Pre/Post Hemodialysis management
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line blood draws
  • PICC line management
  • Starting IVs and Peripheral line care
  • Phlebotomy
  • Chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac)
  • Non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, etc.)
  • Wound care and management
  • Isolation precautions
• Certification: BCLS required

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in MS/Tele and unit monitoring
• Understanding of dysrhythmias
• Accessing ports and managing insulin
• CVA care and surgical drain management
• Ability to interpret ABGs and manage tracheostomies
• Familiarity with EPIC system

Additional Requirements

• RTO (Request Time Off): Maximum of 7 days; RTO after booking not allowed
• Floating to other units may be required
• Weekend shifts: 12-16 shifts per contract
• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team or Hurricane Team and may be required to work during emergencies

Patient Population

Common diagnoses include dementia, diabetes, COVID-19, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, GI bleed, anemia, and hip fracture, along with typical medical/surgical conditions.

Unit Systems

• Medication: Pyxis
• Documentation: Epic
• Communication: SBAR

If you are a dedicated RN with the required expertise and a passion for patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exceptional opportunity in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #37755110. 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 / Tele

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