Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours; 18:45 - 7:15)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Position supports the Emergency Department (ED) Holding unit within the float pool.
• Patients are adults with any medical/surgical diagnosis, including PCU level patients.
• Responsibilities include caring for MS/Telemetry patients and floating to ED and MedSurg areas as needed.
• Target nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:6 for MS/Tele patients, 1:4 for PCU level patients.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) allowed is 7 days; no RTO after booking or onsite workarounds permitted.
• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm or Hurricane Teams and may be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Unit uses standard equipment including cardiac monitors and IV pumps.
• Documentation and communication systems: Pyxis, Epic, SBAR.
• Unit orientation duration: 12 hours.
• Scrubs color: Navy.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Experience with IV insulin protocols.
• Pre/Post hemodialysis management.
• Accessing ports and central line blood draws.
• Starting IVs.
• Care of patients with CVA, neuro surgery, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury.
• Ortho trauma and total joint replacements.
• Wound care and wound vac (WOCN or WCC certification if required).

Patient Population

• Adult medical/surgical patients awaiting inpatient beds in the ED holding area.
• May include PCU level acuity patients.

Compliance and Onboarding Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel urine drug screen).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required.
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical).
• Immunizations and titers required or boosters for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (facility-specific declination form if titer negative/equivocal)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• Completion of facility-specific education modules including medication safety and annual compliance training.
• Completion of Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (for North Carolina travel candidates).
• Confidentiality agreement and hospital policies acknowledgment.
• Photo for badge (passport style, white background, business attire, no head coverings except glasses).
• Must complete Epic training or test-out if applicable (optional).
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (not required by facility but required by agency).
• Employment application must be uploaded.

Additional Notes

• This is a high-acuity, mixed unit with high patient turnover.
• Candidates will be interviewed prior to placement.
• Manager schedules shifts.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• Float pool assignment with flexibility to work in ED, MedSurg, and telemetry units.
• Must be willing to work every other weekend.
• Navy scrubs required.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with telemetry, acute care, and emergency department holding unit environments, seeking a travel contract in North Carolina with night shift availability.