Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 5

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, EKG competency, and the ability to work every other weekend including holidays.

Details

• Acute care hospital Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Patient population includes diabetes, dementia, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, CHF, UTI, surgical recovery, renal failure, hypertension, cellulitis, and failure to thrive
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Day shift, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (3x12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling
• No on-call requirements
• Floating may be required to the main campus location approximately 32 minutes away
• Pyxis used for medication management
• Contracts of 13–20 weeks accepted; 36 or 48 hours per week available

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required (may be pending at time of consideration)
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required
• Required skills include telemetry interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, remote telemetry monitoring, use of rapid response/code teams, blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management, peripheral IV care, phlebotomy, heparin/insulin/PCA administration, chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac), BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), non-invasive airway management, bowel obstruction care, colostomy/ileostomy management, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Must be able to work holidays
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)

Additional Information

• Preferred skills include ACLS, on-unit telemetry monitoring, post-angiogram/cardiac surgery/MI care, IV insulin protocols, bariatric surgery, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), port access/management, CVA care, substance withdrawal, surgical drains, ABG interpretation, pre/post thoracic surgery, tracheostomy care, and prior charge nurse experience
• Navy blue or white scrubs required
• Orientation is 24 hours; pre-start modules of approximately 8–10 hours are required and must be completed prior to start
• Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays; RTO is not permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation
• Up to 7 days of RTO per contract may be approved, provided it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO requires facility approval
• Contract staff are expected to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters
• Any previous permanent, PRN, or per diem employee of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional Medical Center must wait 12 months before being considered as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travel pairs are allowed; each traveler must have their own transportation and be comfortable with potentially different schedules