Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title

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

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 36–48 hours per week | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for adult medical/surgical patients in an ED inpatient holding area while awaiting inpatient bed placement
• Monitor and manage telemetry, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias via on-unit and remote monitoring
• Float to Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical areas as needed, including care of PCU-level patients
• Manage a variety of clinical needs including blood product administration, PICC/peripheral line care, chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy management
• Utilize Rapid Response Teams and maintain proficiency with standard unit equipment including cardiac monitors and IV pumps
• Document using Epic, communicate via SBAR, and administer medications via Pyxis

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical Telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, insulin and heparin administration, isolation precautions, and respiratory support modalities
• Ability to float within and near the facility and work every other weekend

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification; experience with CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injuries, or traumatic brain injury
• Experience with IV insulin protocols, pre/post hemodialysis management, port access, and central line blood draws
• Background in orthopedic trauma, total joint replacements, or wound care/wound VAC
• Experience starting IVs and managing complex wound care

Why Join Us

• Gain diverse clinical experience in a high-acuity float pool environment supporting both ED holding and Medical/Surgical patient populations
• Work within a structured team setting with defined orientation and scheduling support