MS/Tele Float RN
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Float RN for an ED Holding unit requiring prior travel experience and 2+ years of MS/Tele or ER holding experience.

Details

• Work in the ED Holding unit (EDIP), caring for patients awaiting inpatient beds within the Emergency Department
• Patients may present with any medical/surgical adult diagnosis, including some PCU-level acuity
• Staff MS/Tele patients at a 1:6-1:7 ratio and PCU patients at a 1:3-1:4 ratio
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 18:45-07:15
• 36 and 48 hour contracts accepted, with longer contracts considered through 02-27-2027
• Every other weekend required
• Float to ED and MedSurg areas as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Uses cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other standard monitoring equipment
• Charting and communication via Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR
• Unit orientation is 12 hours

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required, pending license accepted at submission
• Current BLS and NIHSS certification required; CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• MS/Tele and ER holding unit experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• PCU experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and telemetry
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and oxygen administration preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Must be able to keep up with a fast-paced, high-acuity unit

Additional Information

• Care for patients awaiting inpatient placement who may present with any medical/surgical adult diagnosis
• May be required to participate in Storm Team or Hurricane Team coverage, including reporting during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations
• Navy scrubs required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO auto-approved per contract, excluding holidays; no RTO during the first week of assignment
• All RTO must be pre-approved and cannot be requested after signing
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
• Travel pairs allowed if assigned to different units and disclosed at submission
• 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 per diem or travel contract status
• Unit experiences high turnover and all candidates will be interviewed prior to placement