TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!
Job Title: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Ortho Trauma/General Surgery
Duration: 26 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 (18:45 - 07:15)
Experience: 2 years required
License: NC or Compact license pending okay for submittal
Certifications: BLS required, ACLS preferred
Must-Have:
Ortho/Neuro/Trauma experience required
Charge experience preferred
First-time travelers accepted
Floating required
Every other weekend required
Patient ratio: 1:5-6
Description:
This position requires a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse specializing in Orthopedic Trauma and General Surgery.
The role involves working on a night shift for 12 hours, from 18:45 to 07:15.
The contract duration is 26 weeks.
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a relevant specialty.
A valid NC or Compact nursing license is required, with the possibility of submission if pending.
BLS certification is mandatory, and ACLS certification is preferred.
Candidates must demonstrate experience in Ortho, Neuro, and Trauma nursing.
Charge nurse experience is a plus but not required.
First-time travelers are encouraged to apply.
Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatients is required.
The nurse will be expected to work every other weekend.
The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:5-6, and candidates must be comfortable with these ratios.
Additional responsibilities may include managing acute and chronic pain, neurological trauma, and severe soft tissue injuries.
The role may involve working during catastrophic events or disasters, and staff may be preassigned to various units as needed.
All candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty.
Scrubs will be navy or white.
Candidates must be open to floating within or near the facility as required.
RTO must be pre-approved, and up to 7 days is allowed without additional requests after signing.
All initial requests for time off must be submitted in advance, as no RTO is allowed during the first week of the contract.
Candidates must work 2 of 3 major holidays.
References can be pending at the time of submission.
Essential skills include management of dysrhythmias, telemetry, surgical drain care, and wound care.
Candidates must be proficient in relevant charting systems.