MS/Telemetry RN - ED Holding Support
Wilmington, NC
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele (Travel/Contract)

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Position in an Emergency Department (ED) Holding Support 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.
• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM), totaling 48 hours per week.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) after booking: 7 days (no working out RTO onsite).
• Contract staff may be required to participate in Storm/Hurricane Teams or disaster response.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry 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 issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

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

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 12 hours.
• Must pass Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 72 hours of start (minimum 82% score required, up to 3 attempts allowed).
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable.
• Color blindness testing required within 1 year prior to start.
• Background checks required within 90 days prior to start, including local, federal, national criminal databases, sex offender search, and education verification.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB).
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) required within 1 year prior to start.
• Drug screening within 30 days prior to start (10-panel, negative result required).
• Immunizations and titers required: Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with facility-specific declination if applicable).
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol.
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Manager schedules shifts.
• Scrubs color: Navy.
• Unit uses Pyxis for medication dispensing, Epic for documentation, and SBAR for communication.
• Standard equipment includes cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other monitoring systems.
• High acuity, mixed patient population with high turnover.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific education modules and compliance training prior to start.
• Must complete confidentiality agreement, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, and hospital policies acknowledgment.
• Must provide a passport-style photo on a white background for badge creation immediately after signing contract.
• May be required to complete crisis prevention training (CPI/MOAB) if assigned to ER or behavioral health units.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years for travel/per diem acute care RNs.
• Employment application must be uploaded.

Important Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may result in contract cancellation.
• Candidates will be interviewed due to high turnover and acuity.
• Contract staff may be reassigned mid-contract based on facility needs.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses comfortable with telemetry, emergency department holding units, and floating across medical-surgical and ED areas.