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

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse will provide care in a fast-paced medical/surgical unit, focusing on telemetry and emergency response. Responsibilities will include the management and interpretation of cardiac telemetry, care for patients with a variety of medical conditions, and participation in critical care situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in Med/Surg, MS/Tele, and Telemetry settings.
• Monitor, interpret, and manage dysrhythmias through on-unit and remote telemetry.
• Implement IV insulin protocols for patients requiring endocrine/metabolic care.
• Manage care for gastrointestinal patients, including those with bariatric needs, bowel obstructions, colostomy/ileostomy care, and feeding tube management.
• Administer continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) and manage pre/post hemodialysis for genitourinary/renal patients.
• Perform IV therapy and phlebotomy, including managing ports, blood product administration, and PICC line care.
• Administer medications including heparin, insulin, cardiac drips, and PCA.
• Provide care to neurological/psychiatric patients, particularly those experiencing CVA or withdrawal symptoms.
• Support respiratory needs, including care for chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, and oxygen management.
• Adhere to isolation precautions and provide wound care, including Wound VAC management.
• Document care and patient interactions using Epic.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams through effective communication using SBAR.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Experience in telemetry and emergency response is preferred.
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, MOAB.
• Epic experience is essential for documentation.
• Knowledge of thyroidectomy and tracheostomy care is a plus.
• Experience in a teaching hospital or community hospital, and Trauma Level II is preferred.

Work Environment

• Patient ratios are typically 1:6, may change to 1:5 depending on patient volume.
• Shifts are 12 hours, requiring availability for day shifts.
• Candidates must be flexible to float to different units as required.
• Weekend shifts are expected every other weekend.
• Contract staff may be assigned to work with the Storm Team or Hurricane Team during events.
• Patient population includes medical/surgical adult diagnoses and ED observation patients.

Unit Orientation & Additional Information

Orientation will last 12 hours. Standard scrubs color is navy blue. Candidates are encouraged to provide their interview availability upon submission.

Special Equipment Used

• Standard medical equipment, including cardiac monitors and IV pumps.

Scheduling Information

Scheduling will be based on unit needs and may involve consolidation to centralized office mid-contract.