Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Wilmington, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Nights

Position Overview

This role involves working in an ED Holding Support position located within the Float Pool. The primary function of the role is to care for patients located within the Emergency Department who are awaiting an inpatient bed. The patients may present with various medical and surgical diagnoses, and may include PCU-level patients. This position requires flexibility to float to various departments as needed, including ED and MedSurg areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients awaiting admission within the Emergency Department.
• Manage a patient ratio of 1:6-1:7 for MS/Tele patients and 1:3-1:4 for PCU patients.
• Participate in a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team, ensuring presence during significant events such as disasters or mass casualties.
• Rotate through various units as needed and support multi-disciplinary teams.
• Utilize standard medical equipment including cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other monitoring systems.
• Document care and communicate effectively using systems like Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR.

Shift Details

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
• Contract Options: 36 and 48-hour contracts accepted, with the possibility of longer contracts through 2027.
• Weekend Work: Required every other weekend.
• Holiday Work: Must be able to work during designated holidays.
• RTO: A maximum of 7 days of RTO permitted per contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
• BLS and NIHSS certifications are required.
• CPI certification is preferred.
• Experience in MS/Tele and ER holding units is essential.
• Travel nursing experience is required.
• Must be capable of maintaining pace in a high-acuity environment.

Additional Details

Orientation for this position is 12 hours. The uniform required is navy scrubs. All candidates must pass an EKG test prior to starting in this specialty role.