Travel Contract

Med Surg Telemetry RN
Wilmington, NC
Wayward Medical
4x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

$2,455/week
Posted 4 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date09/28/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration20 weeks

Pay

Benefits

  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Relocation bonus
  • Retention bonus
  • Weekly pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • 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 — Med/Surg Telemetry

Overview

  • Travel/contract role in Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Night shift: 18:45–07:15
  • 36- or 48-hour shifts accepted
  • Contract length: 13–20 weeks
  • Local candidates accepted
  • Unit accepts first-time travelers

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in North Carolina
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience
  • Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS
  • Must pass EKG testing before start

Preferred

  • Charge experience

Schedule and Work Expectations

  • Patient ratio: 1:6
  • Every other weekend required
  • No call
  • May be required to float to another campus
  • Must be able to work holidays
  • No block schedules unless it is a weekend block

Clinical Skills and Experience

  • Med/Surg and telemetry care
  • Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
  • Rapid response/code team support
  • Renal and dialysis-related care
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line, PICC, peripheral IV, and phlebotomy skills
  • Heparin, insulin, and PCA management
  • Chest tube care
  • BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, nasal cannula, oxygen, and non-invasive airway management
  • Isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac

Unit Notes

  • Self-scheduling
  • 24-hour orientation
  • Navy blue or white scrubs

Health and Compliance Items

  • Fit testing required
  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB screening or chest X-ray required
  • Drug screening required within 30 days of start
  • Immunity or documentation required for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption required when applicable

Employer

Wayward Medical

About

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
Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,249–3,452/week
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About Wilmington, NC

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Wilmington, NC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • Summer average high: 89°F, average low: 70°F.
  • Winter average high: 58°F, average low: 36°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Wilmington, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the off-peak tourist seasons.
Transportation
  • Wilmington is car-friendly, with relatively low traffic congestion.
  • Public transportation options are limited, but there are some bus routes available.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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