Med Surg Telemetry RN
Wilmington, NC
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus
$1,772/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Retention bonus
- Weekly pay
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Relocation bonus
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Discount program
Description
There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.
Most of them can submit you to a job.
The difference is what happens after you click apply.
At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.
We do the boring stuff well.
We answer fast.
We tell the truth.
We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.
And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.
We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.
We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.
That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.
Our rule is simple:
No one gets burned.
If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.
We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.
Registered Nurse — Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
Job Type
- Travel/Contract
Schedule
- Night shift, 3x12 hours
- 36 hours per week
- 13-week contract
- 36 or 48 hours accepted
Key Assignment Details
- Floating required
- Weekend requirement: 12–16 per contract
- Target ratio: 1:5–6
- RTO after booking is not allowed; additional RTO or call-offs may result in cancellation and DNR
- Contract staff may be assigned to storm, hurricane, mass casualty, or disaster response needs
- Mid-contract consolidation to a centralized office may occur
- Unit orientation: 24 hours
- Hospital orientation occurs during week one, and the traveler must be available each day for classes
- Scrubs: Navy/White
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- 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
- Accepts first-time travelers
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
Preferred Experience
- MS/Tele experience
- Telemetry experience
- Dysrhythmia management
- Accessing ports
- Insulin
- CVA
- Surgical drains
- ABG interpretation
- Tracheostomy management
Clinical Skills and Experience
- Medical-surgical and telemetry-remote monitoring
- Rapid Response Team use
- Dysrhythmia interpretation
- IV insulin protocols
- Colostomy care
- Feeding tube care and management
- Pre/post hemodialysis management
- Blood product administration
- Central line blood draw
- Peripheral line care and management
- Phlebotomy
- PICC line management
- Starting IVs
- Heparin
- PCA
- Chest tubes
- CPAP/BiPAP
- High-flow nasal cannula
- Nasal cannula
- Non-invasive airway management
- Oral suctioning
- Oxygen face masks
- Portable oxygen tank
- Isolation precautions
- Wound care/wound vac
Patient Population / Common Diagnoses
- Dementia
- Diabetes
- COVID
- Pneumonia
- COPD
- Sepsis
- Encephalopathy
- GI bleed
- Anemia
- Hip fracture
Unit Notes
- Isolation area for COVID patients
- Multi-level care includes stepdown, but stepdown patients are cared for by stepdown staff, not M/S staff
Compliance / Onboarding Notes
- Background checks, health screening, and facility onboarding documents are required
- Fit testing is required
- Drug testing is required within 30 days of start
- Flu documentation or exemption may be required depending on season and status
Employer
Wayward Medical
Wayward Sounds...
Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.
Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.
We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.
Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.
Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.
Built for travelers who want:
- Rural adventure
- A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
- A career that feels meaningful
About Wilmington, NC
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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