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

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for our MS/TELE inpatient surgery unit. This is an excellent opportunity for RNs who are passionate about providing high-quality care to surgical and trauma patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide competent nursing care to patients in the surgical/medicine inpatient unit.
• Maintain a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:6.
• Float to other units as required.
• Participate in a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team using effective communication and clinical documentation systems.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures, including protocols for catastrophic events.

Qualifications:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required; new travelers with relevant experience may be considered.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
• Willingness to work every other weekend.
• Pass EKG testing prior to start.
• Experience with a wide range of surgical procedures and diagnoses.

Patient Diagnoses:

This unit caters to patients with various conditions, including but not limited to:

• Cellulitis
• Appendicitis
• Cholecystitis
• Diverticulitis
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Gunshot wounds and stabbings
• Falls
• Various cancers
• Kidney stones
• Bowel obstructions
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Limb ischemia
• Hernias
• Gangrene

Special Equipment:

• Wound vacs
• Chest tubes
• NG tubes/Corpaks
• JP drains
• Hemovac drains
• Penrose drains

Unit Systems:

The nursing staff will use the following systems for medication administration and documentation:

• Pyxis
• EPIC
• SBAR

Orientation:

• 2 days of hospital orientation followed by 24 hours of floor training.

Uniform Requirements:

All staff members are required to wear navy scrubs or navy bottoms with a white top.

Join our team in delivering exceptional patient care in a dynamic inpatient setting. Your expertise and compassionate approach will make a significant impact on the lives of our patients. Apply today!