Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
Wilmington, NC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts (18:45–07:15) | 36 or 48 hours per week accepted | 13–26 week assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit managing diagnoses including diabetes, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, encephalopathy, dementia, and COVID-19
• Perform and manage a broad range of clinical skills including IV insulin protocols, blood product administration, central line blood draws, PICC line management, colostomy care, feeding tube care, and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Monitor patients via remote telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and utilize Rapid Response Team protocols as needed
• Manage respiratory support modalities including CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, oxygen face masks, oral suctioning, and non-invasive airway management; maintain chest tube (Emerson/Pleuravac) care
• Maintain isolation precautions, wound care/wound vac management, and adhere to all infection control protocols including a dedicated COVID isolation area
• Participate in floating within or near the facility as needed; contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending license acceptable for submission)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Proficiency in Med/Surg nursing with telemetry/remote monitoring, heparin and PCA management, phlebotomy, and peripheral/IV line care
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of facility) are welcome to apply; a lower rate applies for local candidates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with MS/Tele or dedicated telemetry unit monitoring, accessing ports, and management of dysrhythmias
• Familiarity with CVA care, surgical drains, tracheostomy management, and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience with insulin management and EPIC electronic health records
• Comfort with SBAR communication framework and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an accessible entry point into travel nursing with a structured 24-hour unit orientation and full hospital orientation during week one
• Work in a dynamic acute care environment in coastal North Carolina with a collaborative team and exposure to a wide variety of Medical Surgical diagnoses and clinical skills