Medical Surgical RN
Wilmington, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,915/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel RN opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina: Join a fast-paced medical-surgical telemetry team and provide high-quality acute care nursing for adult and geriatric patients. This 13-week Med/Surg Tele travel contract offers competitive weekly pay, night shift scheduling, and the chance to make an impact in a dynamic coastal healthcare setting.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele)
- Location: Wilmington, NC 28401
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- End Date: 1/18/2027
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,710-$1,800
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Target Ratios: 1:5-6
- Weekend Requirement: 12-16 weekend shifts per contract
- Floating: Required
- Scrubs: Navy/White
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a compact state; pending licensure may be accepted for submission
- Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg or Med/Surg Telemetry experience
- BLS certification required
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
- Strong telemetry monitoring skills, including dysrhythmia interpretation and rapid response support
- Experience with IV insulin protocols, heparin therapy, blood product administration, and wound care preferred
- Ability to float within or near the facility as needed
- Open to first-time travel nurses; local candidates are welcome
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical telemetry patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and interpret dysrhythmias to identify changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and manage therapies such as heparin infusions, insulin protocols, and blood products
- Care for patients with common diagnoses including COPD, pneumonia, sepsis, diabetes, anemia, GI bleed, and encephalopathy
- Support patients requiring oxygen therapy, isolation precautions, line management, and wound care
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to maintain smooth unit flow and excellent patient outcomes
- Adapt to changing unit needs, including floating and varied scheduling based on department demand
Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN travel job in Wilmington, North Carolina, and join a supportive healthcare team today.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Wilmington, NC
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Wilmington, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Wilmington is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high: 89°F, average low: 70°F.
- Winter average high: 58°F, average low: 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Wilmington, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the off-peak tourist seasons.
- Wilmington is car-friendly, with relatively low traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are limited, but there are some bus routes available.
- Wilmington has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen from the many trees and plants in the area.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Wilmington.
- Wilmington offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic downtown area, visiting museums, enjoying fresh seafood at local restaurants, and engaging in outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing.
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