MS/Telemetry Float RN - ED Holding
Wilmington, NC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (ED Holding / Float Pool)

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (3x12-Hour Shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 36 or 48 hours per week | Onsite | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for adult medical/surgical patients housed within an ED inpatient holding area while awaiting inpatient bed placement
• Monitor and manage patients at MS/Tele and PCU acuity levels, including telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management
• Float to Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical units as needed based on census and staffing demands
• Operate and manage standard unit equipment including cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other monitoring systems
• Utilize facility systems including Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR communication protocols
• Participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments; may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in NC or a Compact state
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Medical/Surgical or Telemetry
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring (unit and remote), dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of Rapid Response Teams
• Demonstrated skills in blood product administration, PICC/peripheral line management, phlebotomy, heparin and insulin administration, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, chest tube management, tracheostomy management, and isolation precautions

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification; experience with CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injuries, or traumatic brain injury
• IV insulin protocol management and pre/post hemodialysis care
• Experience with port access, central line blood draws, and wound care/wound vac management
• Orthopedic trauma and total joint replacement experience

Why Join Us

• Gain experience in a dynamic, high-acuity ED holding and float pool environment serving a diverse adult medical/surgical patient population
• Local candidates are welcome to apply