Med Surg Tele RN
Wilmington, NC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift (3x12 Hours, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 13–26 Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit managing diagnoses including diabetes, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, anemia, encephalopathy, hip fracture, and COVID-19
• Perform and manage clinical skills including IV therapy, blood product administration, central and PICC line care, phlebotomy, wound care, and colostomy and feeding tube management
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias using remote telemetry monitoring and respond appropriately including activation of Rapid Response Team
• Manage respiratory support modalities including CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, and oral suctioning
• Adhere to isolation precautions including care within a designated COVID isolation area
• Float to other units within or near the facility as needed based on unit census and staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
• Proficiency in Medical Surgical and telemetry nursing skills including IV insulin protocols, heparin, PCA, chest tube management, and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Availability for full hospital orientation during week one and willingness to complete required pre-start online modules prior to start date

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with telemetry unit monitoring, port access, surgical drains, tracheostomy management, and ABG interpretation
• Background in CVA patient care and insulin management
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records system
• Experience working in a combined Med/Surg and Telemetry environment

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch or expand your travel nursing career
• Work in a dynamic acute care environment with exposure to a broad range of Medical Surgical diagnoses and clinical skill sets