Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,675 per week in Wilmington, NC

Candidates should have experience with wound vacs, chest tubes, NG tubes/Corpak, JP drains, Hemovac drains, Penrose drains, BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, central line care, feeding tubes, heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, isolation precautions, PCA pumps, PICC line management, IV starts and maintenance, and surgical drain management. This combination acuity unit serves adult patients with a wide range of diagnoses including cellulitis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, motor vehicle accidents, trauma (gunshots, stabbings, falls), various cancers, kidney stones, bowel obstructions, peripheral vascular disease, limb ischemia, hernias, and gangrene.

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!

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Start Date: October 26, 2026

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM), 36 or 48 hours per week available, every other weekend required, float as needed, no call

Highlights:

• Fast-paced inpatient surgical unit caring for a diverse patient population including trauma and post-operative surgical patients
• Patient ratio of 1:6 for medical-surgical and surgical stepdown acuity patients
• 13 to 26-week contract assignments available
• Epic charting system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocols
• Comprehensive 24-hour orientation following initial hospital onboarding
• Interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more

Requirements:

• Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent medical-surgical or telemetry nursing experience (experienced first-time travelers may be considered)
• Must be comfortable managing patient ratios of 1:6
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Ability and willingness to work during emergency situations including storms, hurricanes, or disaster events

Patient Population & Clinical Experience:

This combination acuity unit serves adult patients with a wide range of diagnoses including cellulitis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, motor vehicle accidents, trauma (gunshots, stabbings, falls), various cancers, kidney stones, bowel obstructions, peripheral vascular disease, limb ischemia, hernias, and gangrene. Nurses care for patients undergoing surgical procedures such as cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, TURP, ostomy creation or closure, wound debridement, tumor removal, kidney stone removal, amputations, and fem-pop bypass.

Equipment & Skills:

Candidates should have experience with wound vacs, chest tubes, NG tubes/Corpak, JP drains, Hemovac drains, Penrose drains, BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, central line care, feeding tubes, heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, isolation precautions, PCA pumps, PICC line management, IV starts and maintenance, and surgical drain management.

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers an excellent opportunity to expand your clinical skills in a high-acuity surgical and trauma environment with comprehensive team support and resources. You'll work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient care while gaining valuable experience across a broad spectrum of surgical and medical conditions. The flexible contract lengths and structured orientation program provide both professional growth and stability for traveling nurses seeking meaningful clinical experience.

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