MS/Tele Float RN
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float RN for an ED Holding support position requiring 2+ years of MS/Tele experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• ED Holding unit located within the Emergency Department housing adult medical/surgical patients awaiting inpatient beds
• May include PCU level patients requiring higher acuity care
• Float requirement to ED and MedSurg areas as needed in addition to MS/Tele caseload
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15), working either 36 or 48 hours per week
• Target ratios of 1:6 for MS/Tele patients or 1:4 for PCU level patients
• Every other weekend required
• Uses Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR communication systems
• Standard unit equipment including cardiac monitors and IV pumps
• Manager-based scheduling
• 12-hour unit orientation

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license (pending acceptable at submission)
• BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS and CPI preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skills required include interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, colostomy and feeding tube care, blood product administration, PICC line management, chest tube management, CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy management
• Preferred skills include NIHSS, IV insulin protocols, pre/post hemodialysis management, central line care, CVA, neuro surgery care, ortho trauma, and wound care/wound vac
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Additional Information

• Care for adult medical/surgical patients, including high acuity cases within the ED Holding area
• May be assigned to Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations
• Navy scrubs required
• Must complete pre-start and annual online learning modules (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles)
• Weekly orientation schedule
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• No RTO permitted during the first week of assignment; up to 7 days RTO may be auto-approved thereafter, excluding holidays
• Additional RTO cannot be requested after signing
• Travel pairs allowed if placed on different units with separate transportation
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (perm/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying and disclose prior employment details
• Current travel per diem clinicians must choose between travel or per diem status, not both