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

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in MS/Tele nursing, with the ability to provide high-quality patient care in various settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor patient vital signs.
• Provide care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using EPIC and SBAR communication tools.
• Float to other Medical Surgical units as required, with potential travel to multiple locations.
• Participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team as needed during catastrophic events.
• Adhere to hospital protocols and patient safety guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications are mandatory.
• ACLS certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience is required.
• Charge experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Work Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
• 36 or 48-hour contracts available; longer contracts (13-26 weeks) accepted.
• Every other weekend availability is required.
• 7 days of RTO (Requested Time Off) maximum per contract.
• Must be available to work during holidays.
• No blocked scheduling requests will be accepted unless requesting a weekend block (Friday to Monday).

Patient Diagnoses

Responsibilities may include caring for patients with a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to:

• Diabetes
• Dementia
• COVID
• Pneumonia
• COPD
• Sepsis
• Encephalopathy
• GI Bleed
• Anemia
• Hip Fracture
• CHF
• UTI
• Surgical recovery cases
• Renal failure
• Hypertension
• Cellulitis
• Failure to thrive

Unit Orientation

New hires will receive a 24-hour unit orientation to ensure readiness for the role.

Uniform Requirements

Scrubs must be navy blue or white.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to the start of employment for this specialty.
• All hired staff will be expected to work during emergency situations as needed.

If you are a qualified Medical Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.