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

Job Details

The position requires a Registered Nurse skilled in a variety of areas including Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, and Emergency Response. The role involves care for adult patients with diverse medical conditions in a fast-paced environment, particularly an Observation unit and Inpatient holding unit.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Traveler experience is not required; local candidates are accepted with a rate difference.

Required Skills

• Work Settings: Med/Surg, MS/Tele, Telemetry
• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response: Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, on-unit and remote telemetry monitoring, and participation in Rapid Response/Code teams.
• Endocrine/Metabolic: Proficient in IV insulin protocols.
• Gastrointestinal: Knowledge in bariatric surgery, bowel obstruction, colostomy/ileostomy care, and feeding tube management.
• Genitourinary/Renal: Experience with Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) and pre/post hemodialysis management.
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Skills in accessing/managing ports, blood product administration, central line blood draws, and starting/maintaining IVs.
• Medications: Familiarity with heparin, insulin, and various cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Neurological/Psychiatric: Experience with CVA cases, pre/post neurosurgery, and managing substance withdrawal.
• Respiratory: Knowledge in chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, nasal cannula oxygen administration, and oral suctioning.
• Professional Skills: Competence in isolation precautions, PPE usage, and wound care including Wound VAC.
• Documentation: Experience with Epic is required.
• Certifications: Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and MOAB certifications are mandatory.

Preferred Skills

• Endocrine/Metabolic: Experience with thyroidectomy cases.
• Neurological/Psychiatric: Experience with mood disorders and traumatic brain injury management.
• Respiratory: Knowledge in tracheostomy care and management.
• Experience: Familiarity with teaching hospitals, community hospitals, or Trauma Level II facilities is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain patient ratios of 1:6, potentially adjusting to 1:5 based on patient volume.
• Work 12-hour shifts; flexibility for 36 or 48 hours is accepted.
• Participate in required weekend shifts every other weekend.
• Be prepared for assignment to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team; may be required to report to work during catastrophic events or mass casualties.
• Contribute to team collaboration including associated roles such as Charge RN, CNA, and Case Managers.

Unit Details

This role is situated within the Emergency Department's Observation unit, handling high patient turnover and rapid admissions from the ED, which sees upwards of 300 patients daily.

Unit Orientation

• 12-hour orientation required.
• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs.

Interview Process

Candidates must provide their availability for interviews within the next 72 hours.

Join our dynamic team and make a significant impact in patient care in a challenging yet rewarding environment.