```htmlJob Opportunity – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: November 23, 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 weekly contracts available, every other weekend required, floating as needed
Highlights:
- Contract lengths available from 13 to 26 weeks
- Patient ratio of 1:5-6 on a 41-bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
- Epic charting system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocols
- Comprehensive 24-hour orientation with hospital-wide onboarding during week one
- Multi-level care environment with access to IV teams, rapid response teams, respiratory services, and extensive interdisciplinary support
- Experience with blood product administration, heparin and insulin protocols, dysrhythmia management, wound care, and isolation precautions
Requirements:
- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license accepted)
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Charge nurse experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency with Epic charting system preferred
- Experience with patient ratios of up to 6 patients
- Skills in IV insulin and heparin drip management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, non-invasive airway management, and PCA/peripheral line care
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Availability for daily orientation classes during first week
- Willingness to float within facility as needed and work every other weekend
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nurses the opportunity to work in a well-supported acute care environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary teams and a patient population that includes adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients. With access to modern technology including Epic charting and a structured orientation program, you'll be equipped to deliver excellent patient care while developing your clinical expertise. First-time travelers are welcome, making this an ideal opportunity for nurses looking to begin or continue their travel nursing career in a supportive setting.
Additional Information:
- Contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team/Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or disasters
- Pre-approved time off limited to 7 days (no holidays); must work 2 of 3 major holidays
- Navy scrubs provided
- Pre-start online modules required (approximately 8-10 hours, non-billable)
- All compliance testing must be completed within 48 hours of offer acceptance
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