Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation skills, with night shift availability and a valid NC or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient Medical-Surgical unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes those with dementia, diabetes, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, and other typical M/S diagnoses
• Unit includes an isolation area for COVID patients and multi-level care with stepdown capabilities (managed by dedicated stepdown staff)
• Remote telemetry monitoring is used on the unit
• Target patient ratio of 1:5-6
• 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15); 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• Weekends required: 12–16 shifts per 13-week contract
• Floating to other units is required
• Scheduling is based on unit needs
• EMR: Epic (preferred experience); medication dispensing via Pyxis; communication via SBAR
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• 13-week minimum contract length; longer contracts are available for interested candidates
• Orientation consists of 24 hours of unit orientation plus a hospital orientation during week one — candidate must be available for classes each day of orientation week
• Preferred skills include MS/Tele experience, on-unit telemetry monitoring, port access, CVA, surgical drains, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy management, and Epic proficiency
• Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and could be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Mid-contract consolidation to a centralized office may occur, with potential pre-assignment to units as needed
• RTO is not permitted after booking and cannot be arranged on-site; any call-offs or additional RTO may result in contract cancellation
• Maximum of 7 days RTO allowed for the duration of the contract
• Required scrub colors: navy and/or white

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS certification required
• Required skills: Med/Surg, remote telemetry monitoring, use of Rapid Response Team, interpretation of dysrhythmias, IV insulin protocols, colostomy care, feeding tube care and management, pre/post hemodialysis management, blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care/management, phlebotomy, PICC line management, IV starts, heparin, PCA, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen, isolation precautions, wound care/wound vac
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts