Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,687 per week in Wilmington, NC

Patient Population: This unit cares for adult patients with a wide range of surgical and trauma-related diagnoses including appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, various cancers, kidney stones, bowel obstructions, peripheral vascular disease, hernias, and other acute surgical conditions. Common Procedures: Nurses support patients through diverse surgical interventions including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, TURP, ostomy creation or closure, wound debridement, tumor removal, kidney stone removal, amputations, and fem-pop bypass procedures.

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

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Inpatient Surgery Unit – North Carolina

Start Date: November 2, 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-hour contracts accepted, every other weekend required, no call required, floating as needed

Highlights:

• Combination acuity unit serving adult medical-surgical and surgical stepdown patients with diverse surgical and trauma cases
• Patient ratio of 1:6, requiring strong organizational and time-management skills
• EPIC charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, rapid response, pharmacy, and respiratory services
• Contract lengths available from 13 to 26 weeks with flexibility for 36 or 48-hour weekly commitments
• 24 hours of floor training with 2 days of hospital orientation to ensure successful onboarding
• Experience with advanced equipment including wound vacs, chest tubes, NG tubes, and multiple drain systems

Requirements:

• Active North Carolina or Compact RN license
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (1 year considered for experienced first-time travelers)
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Comfortable managing 1:6 patient ratios in a fast-paced surgical/telemetry environment
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Proficiency in wound care, central line management, blood product administration, and isolation precautions
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Ability to work every other weekend and major holidays as scheduled
• Willingness to float within facility as needed and participate in storm/disaster preparedness teams

Patient Population:

This unit cares for adult patients with a wide range of surgical and trauma-related diagnoses including appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, various cancers, kidney stones, bowel obstructions, peripheral vascular disease, hernias, and other acute surgical conditions.

Common Procedures:

Nurses support patients through diverse surgical interventions including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, TURP, ostomy creation or closure, wound debridement, tumor removal, kidney stone removal, amputations, and fem-pop bypass procedures.

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to expand your clinical expertise in a dynamic combination medical-surgical and stepdown environment where you'll care for both post-operative and trauma patients. With comprehensive interdisciplinary support and modern technology including EPIC and Pyxis systems, you'll be well-equipped to deliver excellent patient care while developing advanced skills in surgical nursing and telemetry monitoring. Join a team committed to collaborative care and professional excellence in serving patients during critical recovery phases.