MS/Tele 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 / Telemetry (Inpatient Surgical Unit)

Location

Wilmington, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | 13–26 Week Contracts Accepted | 36 or 48 Hour Contracts Available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient nursing care for a combination acuity unit serving adult medical surgical and surgical stepdown patients with a wide range of diagnoses including cellulitis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, trauma (MVA, GSW, falls), various cancers, bowel obstruction, peripheral vascular disease, and more
• Support and assist with a wide range of inpatient surgical procedures including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, TURP, ostomy creation or closure, wound debridement, tumor removal, amputations, and fem-pop bypass
• Manage and monitor specialized equipment including wound vacs, chest tubes, NG tubes/Corpak, JP drains, hemovac drains, and Penrose drains
• Utilize unit systems including Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR for medication administration, documentation, and communication
• Float to other units or areas within or near the facility as needed
• Work every other weekend; expected to participate in Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team assignments, which may include reporting during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license – NC state license or Compact license (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
• BLS certification required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical/Telemetry experience required; first-time travelers with sufficient experience will be considered
• Comfort with patient ratios of 1:6 on a surgical/medicine inpatient floor
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are welcome; a local rate will apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with trauma patient populations including MVA, GSW, and fall-related injuries
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records system
• Experience managing complex surgical drains and wound care equipment (wound vacs, chest tubes, JP drains)
• Openness to floating within and near the facility as census and staffing needs require

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, high-acuity inpatient surgical environment with exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties and trauma cases
• Longer contract lengths of up to 26 weeks available, offering stability and the opportunity to become a valued member of the unit team