Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Wilmington, NC

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit managing diagnoses including diabetes, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, encephalopathy, anemia, hip fracture, and COVID-19. Provide respiratory support including CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), oxygen face masks, oral suctioning, and non-invasive airway management.

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

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | 13–26 Week Contracts | 36 or 48 Hours Per Week Accepted

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit managing diagnoses including diabetes, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, encephalopathy, anemia, hip fracture, and COVID-19
• Perform telemetry monitoring including interpretation of dysrhythmias and use of remote monitoring systems
• Manage IV therapy including heparin, PCA, IV insulin protocols, central line blood draws, PICC line management, and peripheral line care
• Provide respiratory support including CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), oxygen face masks, oral suctioning, and non-invasive airway management
• Perform wound care, wound vac management, colostomy care, feeding tube care, chest tube management, and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Adhere to isolation precautions, participate in rapid response team activations, float to other units as needed, and be available to serve on Storm/Hurricane Team during catastrophic events or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Proficiency in Med/Surg and telemetry skills including remote monitoring, IV insulin protocols, blood product administration, phlebotomy, and starting IVs
• Local candidates are welcome; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility should be aware that a local rate applies

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring and management of dysrhythmias
• Skills in accessing ports, tracheostomy management, interpretation of ABGs, surgical drains, and CVA patient care
• Familiarity with insulin management and stepdown-level care
• Proficiency with Epic EMR

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an accessible entry point into travel nursing with structured unit orientation and hospital orientation support
• Flexible contract lengths of 13–26 weeks with expected weekly hours of 36 or 48, providing options to suit your scheduling needs