Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Wilmington, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Med/Surg Telemetry RN – Night Shift Travel Nurse in Wilmington, NC (28401). 13-week travel contract caring for adult Med/Surg/Tele patients in the ED Holding Support Unit (float pool). Join our team and advance your career in North Carolina nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710 - $1,800
• Location: Wilmington, NC (Zip: 28401) — Wilmington, North Carolina coastal area
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: Night, 3 x 12-hour shifts (18:45 – 07:15), 36 hours/week
• Unit: ED Holding Support (Float Pool) — Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Patient Ratios: 1:6 for MS/Tele, 1:4 for PCU-level patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: 24 hours

Qualifications (Med/Surg Tele RN / Travel Nurse)

• Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience (clinical telemetry and med/surg care)
• Active RN license in North Carolina or Compact State required at time of start
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Comfortable floating to ED, Med/Surg, and affiliate hospital units as needed
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Ability to work 2 out of 3 major holidays if assignment covers holiday periods

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnoses in the ED Holding Unit and float pool
• Monitor and manage telemetry, dysrhythmias, and rapid response situations (Telemetry RN duties)
• Administer blood products and manage peripheral/central lines, including PICC lines and feeding tubes
• Care for patients with renal failure, colostomy, tracheostomy, and chest tubes
• Utilize respiratory support equipment including CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, and oxygen delivery systems
• Perform phlebotomy, wound care, and manage isolation precautions and infection control
• Float to other units based on census and skill set to provide staffing flexibility and clinical support
• Participate in Storm Team/Hurricane Team response as required during catastrophic events

Why Join This Travel Nurse Opportunity

• Gain diverse clinical experience in med/surg and telemetry nursing in a busy ED Holding Support environment
• Work nights with a supportive float team and opportunities to cross-train across units
• Experience Wilmington's coastal lifestyle—historic downtown, beaches, and a welcoming healthcare community

Ready to take the next step in your travel RN career? Apply now to join our Wilmington, NC healthcare team as a Med/Surg Telemetry RN. For questions or to submit your credentials, contact our recruiter and secure this North Carolina nursing job today.

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