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 (ED Holding / Float Pool)
Location
Wilmington, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift (3x12 Hours, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 36 or 48 hours per week | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to adult patients in an ED inpatient holding area awaiting inpatient bed placement, managing any adult medical/surgical diagnosis
- Monitor and manage telemetry, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, remote and on-unit telemetry monitoring
- Float to Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical areas as needed, with potential assignment to PCU-level patients (target ratios: 1:6 MS/Tele or 1:4 PCU)
- Perform and manage a broad range of clinical skills including blood product administration, PICC line management, chest tube care, CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), tracheostomy management, and interpretation of ABGs
- Utilize facility systems including Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication framework
- Participate in every-other-weekend rotation and be available for Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments during catastrophic events or disasters
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Medical/Surgical and/or Telemetry
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Local candidates are welcome to apply (local rate applies)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NIHSS certification and experience with CVA, pre/post neuro surgery, spinal cord injuries, or traumatic brain injury
- Experience with IV insulin protocols, pre/post hemodialysis management, and accessing ports or central line blood draws
- Orthopedic trauma, total joint replacement, and wound care/wound vac experience
- Proficiency starting IVs and managing high-acuity mixed patient populations
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity ED holding and float pool environment with diverse patient diagnoses and clinical skill utilization
- Contracts available from 13 weeks and beyond, offering stability through an extended engagement period