Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Wilmington, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Overview

Seeking a dedicated Medical/Surgical Telemetry Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will be skilled in telemetry monitoring, capable of floating between units, and comfortable working night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in accordance with established medical protocols and nursing standards.
• Monitor cardiac rhythm and interpret dysrhythmias, managing any necessary interventions.
• Administer medications and manage patient IV therapies, including central and peripheral line management.
• Provide pre and post-operative care, particularly with surgical recovery cases.
• Conduct thorough assessments of patients and document care in the electronic health record.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and facilitate communication using SBAR reporting.
• Utilize telemetry and other advanced monitoring systems for patient evaluation.
• Participate in emergency response scenarios, including Rapid Response and Code teams.
• Support patients with diverse diagnoses, such as diabetes, COPD, heart failure, and post-surgical recovery.

Qualifications

• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications are required.
• A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is necessary.
• Charge experience is preferred.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Must successfully pass EKG testing prior to the start date for this specialty.

Shift Details

• 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
• Contract options for 36 or 48 hours per week, with consideration for longer contract durations.
• Every other weekend and holidays are included in the schedule.
• Floating to other MS units may be required, as well as travel to multiple locations within the region.

Patient Care Focus

Care will encompass a variety of patient conditions, including but not limited to:

• Diabetes
• Dementia
• COVID-19
• Pneumonia
• COPD
• Sepsis
• GI Bleed
• Anemia
• Hip Fracture
• Heart Failure
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Renal Failure
• Cellulitis

Unit Systems

Proficient use of the following systems is necessary:

• Pyxis for medication management
• EPIC for documentation

Orientation

Newly hired staff will undergo a comprehensive 24-hour orientation program to ensure readiness for patient care responsibilities.

Dress Code

Scrubs should be navy blue or white.

Additional Notes

• A maximum of 7 days of RTO is allowed per contract.
• No blocked scheduling requests will be accepted unless it is for a weekend block (Friday - Monday).
• Contract staff may be integrated into emergency teams during catastrophic events or disasters.