```htmlJob Opportunity – Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15), 36 or 48 hours per week available. Self-scheduling based on unit needs with manager input. Every other weekend required. Contract length 13 weeks or longer through February 27.
Highlights:
- Surgical patient population including colorectal, general surgery, hepatobiliary, orthopedics/spine, GI, and vascular procedures
- Patient ratio of 1:6 with strong interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams
- 39-bed unit with a daily census of approximately 35 patients
- Epic charting system with Pyxis and SBAR
- 36-hour orientation period with self-scheduling flexibility
- Occasional floating required; block scheduling requests reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
- Active North Carolina or Compact state RN license
- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Epic charting system experience required
- Strong IV start and telemetry skills essential
- Experience with post-surgical patients in general surgery, orthopedics/spine, GI, vascular, and hepatobiliary specialties
- Proficiency in blood product administration, central line management, chest tubes, wound care, interpretation of dysrhythmias, and starting/maintaining IVs
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- First-time travelers accepted; local candidates welcome
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work with a diverse surgical patient population in a supportive environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources. The unit emphasizes teamwork and professional behavioral expectations, providing nurses the opportunity to grow their post-surgical skills while maintaining work-life balance through flexible self-scheduling. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care to adults and geriatric populations recovering from complex surgical procedures.
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