```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. Contract lengths of 36 or 48 hours per week accepted, with assignments ranging from 13 to 26 weeks. Every other weekend required. Holiday coverage required. Call and float assignments as needed.
Highlights:
- Patient population includes adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients with a daily census of approximately 43
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 across all shifts
- Exposure to heparin drips, high-flow oxygen, and short-term BiPAP support with respiratory assistance
- 24 hours of orientation provided with Epic charting system and Pyxis medication management
- Float opportunities within skillset to like units, including inpatient boarding in the Emergency Department
- Required attendance at monthly unit team meetings to support collaboration and professional development
Requirements:
- Current RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license accepted)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical or Telemetry nursing experience
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred
- Charge nurse experience preferred for night shift positions
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Ability to work holidays, weekends, and participate in call and float rotations
- Willingness to serve on Storm/Hurricane Team during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nurses seeking to expand their skillset in a dynamic acute care environment. You'll work with a supportive interdisciplinary team that includes IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. The role offers diverse clinical exposure while caring for adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative setting that values teamwork, professional growth, and adherence to high standards of patient care.
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