Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Wilmington, NC

Provide direct patient care within an inpatient holding area located inside the Emergency Department, managing adult patients awaiting inpatient bed placement across a range of medical/surgical diagnoses. TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!

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

Job ID: 900907
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Telemetry (ED Holding / Float Pool)
Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) | 36- or 48-Hour Weekly Contracts Available
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within an inpatient holding area located inside the Emergency Department, managing adult patients awaiting inpatient bed placement across a range of medical/surgical diagnoses
• Manage MS/Telemetry patient assignments at ratios of 1:6-1:7, with potential PCU-level patient assignments at ratios of 1:3-1:4
• Float to ED and MedSurg areas as needed within and near the facility
• Operate standard unit equipment including cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other monitoring systems; utilize Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR for medication administration, documentation, and communication
• Work every other weekend and must be available to work holidays (expected to work 2 of 3 major holidays)
• May be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and expected to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or declared disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state (pending license acceptable for submission)
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• MS/Telemetry and ED holding experience required
• Must successfully pass EKG testing prior to start
• Ability to maintain pace in a fast-moving, high-acuity environment with 1:6-1:7 patient ratios
• Local candidates are welcome and will be considered at the applicable local rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CPI certification preferred
• Experience with PCU-level patient care
• Familiarity with Epic EMR and Pyxis medication dispensing systems

Why Join Us

• Contracts extending through early 2027 may be available, offering longer-term placement stability
• Work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment with diverse clinical exposure across MS/Tele, ED holding, and PCU-level patient populations