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

Job Overview

This position involves working within an Emergency Department Holding Unit as part of the Float Pool. The role demands the support of patients awaiting inpatient beds and requires a flexible and fast-paced approach to nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients in the ED Holding Unit, including medical/surgical adult diagnoses.
• Manage both MS/Tele and potential PCU level patients as needed.
• Float to ED and MedSurg areas as required to support patient care.
• Engage in team efforts during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations.
• Document patient care accurately in the appropriate systems, including Epic.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with preference for MS/Tele and emergency department holding experience.
• BLS and NIHSS certifications are required; CPI certification is preferred.
• Travel experience is required.
• Ability to work with a patient ratio of 1:6-7, with potential PCU patients at a 1:3-1:4 ratio.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: 12-hour shifts from 0645 to 1915.
• 36 and 48-hour contracts are accepted; longer contracts available.
• Every other weekend commitment is required.
• Limited RTO of 7 days maximum per contract, no RTO allowed after booking.
• Availability to work holidays is mandatory.

Unit Information

The ED Holding Unit consists of patients in the emergency department awaiting inpatient care. Responsibilities include the management of a diverse array of adult medical and surgical diagnoses within a high turnover environment.

Orientation and Equipment

• Orientation will be 12 hours long.
• Standard medical equipment includes cardiac monitors and IV pumps among other monitoring systems.

Additional Notes

Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty. Due to the high-acuity and mixed nature of the unit, all candidates will undergo interviews. Local candidates are accepted at local rates.