MS/Tele RN
Wilmington, NC
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Start Date: December 14, 2026
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (1845-0715), 36 or 48 hours per week, every other weekend required

Highlights:

• Inpatient surgical unit with combined medical-surgical and surgical step-down acuity
• 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio for surgical and medical inpatient populations
• Epic EMR system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocols
• Contract lengths from 13 to 26 weeks available
• Comprehensive orientation includes 2 days hospital orientation plus 24 hours of floor training
• No on-call requirements; floating as needed within facility

Requirements:

• Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license accepted)
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical or telemetry nursing experience; experienced first-time travelers considered
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Comfortable managing 1:6 patient ratios
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, central line care, chest tubes, wound vacs, and surgical drains
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

Patient Population & Clinical Focus:

• Diverse surgical and trauma patient diagnoses including post-operative care, trauma patients, appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, various cancers, and peripheral vascular disease
• Surgical procedures include cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, ostomy care, wound debridement, tumor removal, and amputations
• Equipment experience includes wound vacs, chest tubes, NG tubes, JP drains, hemovac drains, and penrose drains
• Adult patient population with census of approximately 43 patients across medical-surgical floor and step-down unit

Interdisciplinary Support:

• Robust support team including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretaries

Important Position Details:

• Requested time off (RTO) after booking is not permitted and cannot be negotiated onsite
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays during contract period
• Contract staff assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team; may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters
• Uniform: All navy or navy scrub bottoms with white top
• Pre-start online modules (8-10 hours) required and must be completed using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers an excellent opportunity for experienced medical-surgical and telemetry nurses to work with a diverse surgical and trauma patient population in a fast-paced acute care environment. You'll gain valuable experience managing complex post-operative and trauma cases while supported by a comprehensive interdisciplinary team. The combination of surgical expertise and step-down acuity provides ongoing professional development in critical clinical skills including advanced wound care, dysrhythmia management, and complex drain and tube management.