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

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in Med/Surg Telemetry to join our team. This position involves providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment, focusing on monitoring and responding to varying patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments and provide care for patients with chronic and acute medical conditions.
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and utilize telemetry for remote monitoring.
• Administer medications, including blood products, and manage various intravenous lines.
• Provide care for feeding tubes, colostomies, and ileostomies, along with pre and post-hemodialysis management.
• Implement rapid response protocols and effectively work with code teams.
• Administer oxygen and manage non-invasive airway devices, such as BiPAP and CPAP.
• Practice isolation precautions and PPE protocols as necessary.
• Perform wound care and manage wound vacs for patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Med/Surg or Telemetry unit.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Strong skills in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, and vital signs assessment.
• Knowledge of renal failure management, phlebotomy, and IV maintenance.
• Certifications required: Basic Life Support (BLS) and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Charge nurse experience is preferred.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience with electronic documentation systems.
• Exposure to high-acuity patient management, including post-angiogram and post-surgical care.

Work Schedule and Requirements

• Shift: Nights, 18:45 - 07:15.
• Contract lengths of 13-26 weeks are available.
• Availability for every other weekend is required.
• Must be willing to float to other units as needed.
• Orientation: 24 hours.

Join Our Team

If you are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please provide your availability for an interview, as candidates will be contacted for an interview prior to offering a position.

Note: Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty.