Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Wilmington, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses for a Medical Surgical unit. Ideal candidates will possess a comprehensive skill set and the ability to provide high-quality care to diverse patient populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize telemetry for remote monitoring and manage patients with complex medical conditions.
• Interpret dysrhythmias and implement IV insulin protocols as necessary.
• Provide colostomy and feeding tube care and management.
• Administer blood products and perform central line blood draws.
• Oversee peripheral line care, management, and phlebotomy tasks.
• Start IVs and manage PICC lines.
• Manage high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), CPAP/BiPAP, and non-invasive airway support.
• Execute isolation precautions and provide wound care, including the use of wound vacs.
• Ensure adherence to patient care protocols and contribute to team-based practices.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Medical Surgical setting.
• First-time travelers are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience with patient care tasks and management of condition-related protocols.
• BCLS certification is mandatory.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with telemetry, including unit monitoring and management of dysrhythmias.
• Familiarity with accessing ports, insulin management, and surgical drains.
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and manage tracheostomy cases.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system.

Contract Details

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts.
• Work schedule will be based on unit needs; candidates should be flexible.
• Required weekend shifts, ranging from 12 to 16 per contract period.
• Contract duration: 13-26 weeks.
• Orientation: 24 hours for unit and comprehensive hospital orientation in the first week.
• Floating to other units may be required based on staffing needs.

Patient Diagnoses

Patients may present with a variety of conditions including dementia, diabetes, COVID-19, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, gastrointestinal bleeding, anemia, and hip fractures.

Additional Notes

Registered Nurses may be expected to be part of a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and should be prepared to report for duty during significant events or emergencies. All candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty.