Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Wilmington, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• Night shift (3x12 hours): 18:45 - 07:15
• Patient ratio: 1:6
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Float requirement: May be required to float to a nearby main campus (~32 minutes away)
• No call requirement
• Must be able to work holidays
• Return to work (RTO) after contract: maximum 7 days
• Contract duration accepted: 13-20 weeks
• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm/Hurricane Teams and may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters
• Unit orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Navy blue or white

Patient Population / Diagnoses

Includes but not limited to:

• Diabetes, dementia, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy
• GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, congestive heart failure (CHF), urinary tract infection (UTI)
• Various surgical recovery cases, renal failure, hypertension, cellulitis, failure to thrive

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Colostomy/ileostomy management/care
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management
• Blood Product Administration
• Central line blood draw
• Phlebotomy
• PICC line management
• Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)
• Chest tubes - Emerson/PleurEvac
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• ACLS
• Telemetry (on-unit monitoring)
• Post angiogram, post cardiac surgery, post myocardial infarction (MI) care
• IV insulin protocols
• Bariatric surgery care
• Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
• Accessing/managing ports
• Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) care
• Substance withdrawal management
• Surgical drains care
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Pre/Post thoracic surgery care
• Tracheostomy care/management
• Previous charge nurse experience
• Electronic documentation proficiency
• Community hospital experience

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Licensing & Testing Requirements

• Must pass EKG/Dysrhythmia competency testing prior to start (minimum 82% score required; three attempts allowed)
• Background check within 6 months required
• Drug screening within 6 months required (9-panel acceptable)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive with appropriate documentation)
• Required immunizations/titers: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Physical exam and references required per travel agency standards
• Color blindness testing within 1 year required
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required for new contracts
• Various facility-specific mandatory trainings and acknowledgements (e.g., confidentiality, medication safety, annual compliance, bloodborne pathogens training)

Additional Job Details

• Self-scheduling
• Photo ID required for badge creation (passport-style photo on white background, business attire)
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and education modules (approx. 8-10 hours for acute care)
• Must complete annual flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask requirement
• Must complete facility’s electronic learning system setup and provide proof of completion prior to start
• May be required to complete additional modules if assigned to emergency observation or ER holding units
• Radiation badge required only for specific specialties (not applicable here)

Summary

This is a night shift travel Registered Nurse position specializing in Med/Surg Telemetry with a 16-week contract in Wilmington, NC. The role requires a minimum of 2 years RN experience, with no prior travel experience required. The nurse will care for a diverse patient population with complex medical and surgical needs, including telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia management. The position includes floating responsibilities and disaster response duties. Candidates must meet all licensing, certification, and testing requirements, including passing an EKG competency exam before starting.