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

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse to join our team. The candidate must possess strong clinical skills and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This role involves providing patient care to a diverse population with various diagnoses.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with diagnoses including diabetes, dementia, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, and more.
• Utilize effective communication and documentation systems such as Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR.
• Float to other medical-surgical units as needed, including travel to the main facility location.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare teams and adhere to established protocols and guidelines.
• Participate in care planning and patient education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of MS/Tele experience required.
• Charge experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Must successfully pass EKG testing prior to start.

Contract Details

• Shift: 12 hours from 1845 to 0715.
• Contracts available for 36 or 48 hours per week, with longer contracts of 13-26 weeks accepted.
• Required to work every other weekend and on holidays.
• Maximum of 7 days of RTO (Request Time Off) allowed per contract.
• No blocked scheduling requests accepted unless it is a weekend block (Friday - Monday).
• Patient-to-nurse ratios of 1:6.

Additional Information

Contract staff will be expected to participate in Storm Team and Hurricane Team initiatives, including responding to catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters. Orientation for the position lasts for 24 hours, and scrubs must be navy blue or white.