Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,682 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
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with a specialization in Med/Surg for a night shift position. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing, demonstrating proficiency in patient care and management in diverse clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients, including those with complex medical conditions such as diabetes, renal failure, and respiratory issues.
• Utilize telemetry systems to monitor patient vitals and interpret dysrhythmias.
• Manage patient treatment plans that include blood product administration, central line blood draws, and IV therapy.
• Assist in the pre and post-operative care for patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
• Participate in Rapid Response and Code teams as necessary.
• Administer medications, manage feeding tubes, and perform wound care as needed.
• Provide care for patients requiring specialized interventions such as BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy.
• Maintain compliance with isolation precautions and PPE protocols.
• Document all patient care activities accurately in the electronic medical record system.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Med/Surg or Telemetry setting.
• Certifications: Current BLS and NIHSS certifications are required. Additional certifications such as ACLS are preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in interpreting dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, and management of various medical devices and interventions.
• Charge Experience: Previous experience in a charge nurse role is preferred but not required.

Work Schedule and Requirements

• Ratios: 1:6 nursing ratio.
• Shifts: Night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15, available in 36 or 48-hour formats.
• Contract Length: Accepting contracts of 13 to 26 weeks.
• Required Time Off: Maximum of 7 days.
• Floating Requirement: Nursing staff may be required to float to other units as necessary.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.

Patient Diagnoses

Care may involve managing patients with a range of diagnoses, including but not limited to:

• Diabetes
• Dementia
• COVID-19
• Pneumonia
• COPD
• Sepsis
• GI bleed
• Anemia
• Hip fractures
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Urinary tract infections (UTI)
• Renal failure
• Hypertension
• Cellulitis
• Failure to thrive

Orientation and Onboarding

• Unit orientation will last for 24 hours.
• Scrubs: Navy blue or white attire is required.

All candidates must successfully complete EKG testing prior to commencement of employment.

Additional Information

Contract staff may be involved in a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and may need to report to work during catastrophic events or disasters. Candidates must be willing to work holidays and other designated days as required.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38132592. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN MS / Tele

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