Telemetry RN
Wilmington, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week travel nurse contract in Wilmington, NC. Night shift medical-surgical RN opportunity for experienced EPIC users seeking travel nursing jobs in North Carolina.

About the Role

Join a dynamic team as a Med/Surg RN (medical-surgical nurse) in Wilmington, North Carolina. This 13-week travel contract offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients on a busy Med/Surg unit. Ideal for travel nurses and registered nurses with Med/Surg experience who are comfortable on night shift and using EPIC charting.

Job Details

• Location: Wilmington, NC (28401) — travel nursing job in coastal North Carolina
• Position Title: Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) / Travel Nurse
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (option to extend)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15) — night shift RN
• Hours per Week: 36 or 48 (no OT billed until after 48 hours)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1620-$1710/week
• Unit: Medicine III - RN (General Med/Surg, daily census ~43)
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must be able to work holidays

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience (medical-surgical RN, MedSurg RN)
• EPIC charting experience required — experience with electronic health records (EHR)
• Must be able to manage insulin and heparin drips
• BCLS certification required
• NC RN license or Compact RN license required at time of start
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Charge nurse experience and CPI certification preferred
• Traveler experience: unit will accept first-time travelers — travel nursing friendly
• Must be comfortable floating to similar units and alternate care locations
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to adult and geriatric Med/Surg patients
• Administer and monitor insulin and heparin drips; manage complex medications via PYXIS
• Perform wound vac dressing changes and manage high-flow oxygen therapy
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC (EHR) and follow unit charting standards
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary care with IV teams, PT, RT, pharmacy, and physicians
• Float to similar units and alternate care locations as needed
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities during night shifts when required
• Participate on the Inclement Weather Team and Storm/Hurricane Team as needed
• Adhere to isolation precautions, PPE protocols, and care protocols for COVID and infectious patients

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

• Work as a travel nurse in Wilmington, NC — a vibrant coastal city with beaches, history, and arts
• Great opportunity for Med/Surg RNs looking for travel nursing jobs or short-term contracts
• Unit accepts first-time travelers — supportive team environment for travel nurses

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel contract in Wilmington, NC. Submit your resume or contact our recruiter to learn more about this medical-surgical RN travel opportunity.

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