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

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing a variety of patient conditions and will be responsible for delivering high-quality care on a medical-surgical unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and respond to changes in condition or emergencies.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient information and care provided using Epic and SBAR systems.
• Participate in unit orientation and training programs, including mandatory classes.
• Reinforce patient and family education regarding treatment plans and health behaviors.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Med Surg setting.
• Telemetry experience is preferred.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Comfortable working with a variety of patient diagnoses, including but not limited to dementia, diabetes, COVID-19, pneumonia, and sepsis.
• Ability to float to other units as needed.
• Availability to work every other weekend and holidays.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty.

Contract Details

• 12-hour shifts, typically from 1845 to 0715.
• 36 or 48 hour contracts accepted; longer contracts (13-26 weeks) are also available.
• Max of 7 days of requested time off.
• Assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team; may be required to report to work during catastrophic events.

Unit Details

The unit includes an isolation area for COVID patients and provides multi-level care, including stepdown capabilities managed by specialized staff.

Attire

Scrubs will be navy and white in color.