Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Wilmington, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Surgical Unit) - Travel/Contract

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 7:15), 36 hours per week
Patient Population: Adult medical surgical and surgical stepdown patients with a wide range of surgical and trauma diagnoses including cellulitis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, cancers, kidney stones, bowel obstruction, peripheral vascular disease, limb ischemia, hernia, gangrene, and more.

Job Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6 on the floor for surgical/medicine inpatient patients
• Contract durations accepted: 13 to 26 weeks
• Float requirement: May be required to float to like units
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: 2 days hospital orientation + 24 hours floor training
• Dress code: All Navy or Navy on bottom with White Top
• Unit systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm/Hurricane Teams and required to work during catastrophic events or disasters
• RTO (Request Time Off) after booking is not allowed and may result in cancellation or denial of rehire

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Preferred Skills

• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Management of chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)

Patient Care & Procedures

• Care for patients undergoing a wide range of inpatient surgical procedures and trauma care, including but not limited to:

  • Cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, TURP
  • Ostomy creation or closure
  • Wound debridement
  • Tumor removal
  • Kidney stone removal
  • Amputations
  • Femoral-popliteal bypass

Special Equipment

• Wound Vacs
• Chest tubes
• NG tube/Corpak
• JP drains
• Hemovac drains
• Penrose drains

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree earned
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or within 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (if fit test failed) within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B titer or facility-specific declination form if negative/equivocal
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
• EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam with minimum passing score of 82% (3 attempts allowed with remediation process)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Completion of facility-specific education modules and orientation checklists
• Confidentiality agreement, hospital policies acknowledgment, and other facility-specific documents required prior to start
• Must complete annual compliance training and other state-specific mandatory education if applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit a passport-style photo on a white background for badge creation immediately after signing contract
• Contract staff may be consolidated to centralized office mid-assignment and preassigned to units as needed
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and training within specified deadlines to avoid start delays or cancellations
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel/per diem acute care nurses

This position offers a challenging and dynamic environment caring for complex surgical and trauma patients with opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills in a supportive acute care setting.