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

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Med/Surg and Telemetry to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent clinical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the healthcare team.

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15)
• Contracts: 36 or 48 hours accepted; longer contracts available through 2027
• Floating: Required to float to other MS units; travel to multiple locations may occur
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Holidays: Must be available to work during holidays
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• RTO Policy: A maximum of 7 days of RTO per contract; no blocked scheduling requests accepted

Required Skills and Certifications

• BLS and NIHSS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted

Essential Skills

• Med/Surg and Telemetry experience
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Telemetry remote monitoring skills
• Experience with rapid response and code teams
• Wound care and management, including wound vacs
• Administration of blood products and patient management for renal failure
• Phlebotomy and IV therapy skills
• Management of feeding tubes, colostomy, and ostomies
• Proficiency in isolation precautions and PPE usage

Patient Diagnoses

The nurse will care for patients with a spectrum of diagnoses, including but not limited to:

• Diabetes
• Dementia
• COVID-19
• Pneumonia
• COPD
• Sepsis
• Gastrointestinal bleed
• Anemia
• Hip fracture
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Urinary tract infection (UTI)
• Various surgical recovery cases
• Hypertension
• Cellulitis
• Failure to thrive

Unit Systems

The following systems will be utilized for patient care and documentation:

• Pyxis
• EPIC
• SBAR

Orientation

All new staff will complete a 24-hour orientation prior to beginning work on the unit.

Attire

Scrubs must be navy blue or white.

Special Requirements

• Must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty.
• Availability to respond in emergency situations and mass casualty events is expected.

We welcome candidates who meet these qualifications and are prepared to deliver exceptional nursing care in a dynamic environment.