Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,011 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: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Medical Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse (MS/TELE RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients with various medical and surgical conditions. This position requires a commitment to teamwork, effective communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a medical/surgical telemetry unit.
• Monitor patient conditions and vital signs, administer medications, and perform necessary procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Float to other units as needed, ensuring all care provided is within the scope of practice.
• Participate in storm and hurricane response teams as required during emergencies.
• Attend monthly unit staff meetings and any additional required meetings.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a med/surg telemetry setting.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• CPI certification preferred.
• Charge nurse experience preferred for night shift travelers.
• Must successfully pass EKG testing prior to start.

Shift Details

• 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
• 36 and 48-hour contracts available, with options for longer contracts of 13-26 weeks.
• Must be able to work holidays and every other weekend.
• Patient care ratio of 1:6.

Patient Demographics

Care for adults and geriatric patients with general medical/surgical needs. Daily census is approximately 43 patients.

Special Procedures and Unit Details

• Heparin drips management.
• High flow oxygen therapy.
• Limited short-term BiPap support; no additional training needed.
• No PCU level patients will be assigned to this unit.

Unit Systems

Utilizes PYXIS for medication management, EPIC for documentation, and SBAR for communication.

Orientation

A comprehensive 24-hour orientation will be provided for all new staff members.

Scrub Requirements

Employees are required to wear navy and white scrubs.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38562976. 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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