Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Wilmington, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

This position is for an experienced Registered Nurse in a Float Pool supporting the Emergency Department (ED) Holding Unit. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to manage a diverse patient population within a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Unit: ED Holding Unit
• Shift: 12-hour days (06:45 - 19:15)
• Contracts: 36 and 48-hour contracts accepted; longer contracts available until 02/27/2027
• Required weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required as needed within the ED and MedSurg areas
• Holidays: Must be available to work holidays
• Patient Ratios:
  • MS/Tele: 1:6-1:7
  • PCU patients: 1:3-1:4

Role Responsibilities

The RN in this position will be responsible for providing care to patients located within the ED Holding Unit who are waiting for inpatient beds. Responsibilities include:

• Caring for patients with various medical and surgical diagnoses.
• Managing patients who may require PCU-level care.
• Taking on MS/Tele cases and floating to ED and MedSurg areas as necessary.
• Participating in the management of high-acuity patients.
• Working collaboratively with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• BLS and NIHSS certifications are required.
• CPI certification is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required.
• Experience in MS/Tele and ED holding is necessary.
• Prior travel experience is required.
• Candidates must be able to navigate a fast-paced environment and maintain a high level of patient care.

Special Considerations

This position requires contract staff to be part of a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team. All staff may be required to report to work during catastrophic events or disasters. There may be consolidation to centralized office mid-contract, with reassignment to different units as necessary.

Equipment and Systems

• Standard equipment includes cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other monitoring systems.
• Familiarity with Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR is essential.

Unit Orientation

A 12-hour orientation will be provided to familiarize new staff with unit protocols and procedures.

Scrubs

Uniform requirement: Navy scrubs.

All candidates will be interviewed due to the high turnover rate expected in this position. Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to the start for this specialty.