Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Wilmington, NC
iDEAL Hire
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (3x12-Hour Shifts, 18:45–07:15) | Onsite | 13–20 Week Contracts | 36 or 48 Hours Per Week Accepted

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a patient ratio of 1:5–6, managing diagnoses including diabetes, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, anemia, encephalopathy, hip fracture, and COVID-19
• Perform telemetry monitoring including remote monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, and utilization of Rapid Response Team protocols
• Administer blood products, manage IV insulin protocols, heparin, and PCA pumps, and perform central line blood draws, PICC line management, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
• Provide wound care including wound vac management, colostomy care, feeding tube care, and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Manage respiratory support including CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, oxygen face masks, oral suctioning, and non-invasive airway management
• Adhere to isolation precautions, float to other units as needed, and participate in storm, hurricane, or disaster response teams as required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact nursing license (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience; first-time travelers accepted
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Proficiency in telemetry/remote monitoring, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac), and IV therapy including starting IVs and PICC line management
• Availability for full hospital orientation during week one, including daily required classes, and completion of pre-start online modules prior to start date

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring, port access, surgical drains, tracheostomy management, and interpretation of ABGs
• Background in CVA patient care and insulin management
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records documentation
• Experience in a Med/Surg Telemetry or stepdown environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic Medical Surgical/Telemetry environment with a diverse patient population and opportunities to build a broad clinical skill set
• Flexible contract lengths of 13–20 weeks with scheduling based on unit needs and up to 7 days of pre-approved time off available