Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position requiring telemetry skills and a minimum of 2 years of experience, with local candidates welcome.

Details

• Hospital-based Med/Surg unit with an isolation area for COVID patients and multi-level care capabilities
• Patient population includes dementia, diabetes, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, and other typical Med/Surg diagnoses
• Target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6
• 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15); 36 or 48 hours per week accepted
• Weekend requirement of 12–16 hours per contract
• Floating to other units is required
• Contract length is 13–26 weeks
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred); Pyxis for medication dispensing; SBAR for communication
• Scheduling is based on unit needs

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required; may be submitted with license pending
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Required skills: Med/Surg, remote telemetry monitoring, use of Rapid Response Team, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV insulin protocols, colostomy care, feeding tube care and management, pre/post hemodialysis management, blood product administration, central line blood draw, peripheral line care and management, phlebotomy, PICC line management, IV insertion, 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, and wound care/wound vac
• Preferred skills: on-unit telemetry monitoring, port access, insulin management, CVA care, surgical drains, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy management, and Epic EMR experience
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)

Additional Information

• Unit orientation is 24 hours; full hospital orientation takes place during week one with required daily class attendance
• Approximately 8–10 hours of pre-start online modules are required and must be completed before the assignment begins
• Candidates must be available to work as part of a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team, which may require reporting during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters
• Mid-contract consolidation to a centralized location with reassignment to other units is possible
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO of up to 7 days may be approved provided it does not fall on a holiday; no RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation
• Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of this health system must wait 12 months before being considered for a travel assignment, and facility rehire approval is required
• Local candidates are welcome; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible at a different rate
• Travel pairs are allowed, provided each candidate has their own transportation and is comfortable with potentially different schedules
• Navy and white scrubs are required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply