RN Med-Surg Telemetry
Wilmington, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Description

• Patient Population: Medical/Surgical patients
• Unit Details: Heparin drip management
• Shift: Day shift only (3 shifts of 12 hours each; 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Floating: Required to float to similar units at least once a week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including holidays
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Navy color required
• Must pass an EKG competency test for this specialty
• May be assigned to Storm Team/Hurricane Team and required to work during catastrophic events or disasters
• Possible mid-contract consolidation to centralized office with reassignment as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical/Surgical or Telemetry nursing, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Heparin administration

Systems and Documentation

• Medication and documentation systems used: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR communication method

Scheduling and Time Off

• RTO (Request Time Off) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite
• Maximum RTO allowed: 7 days
• Contract length accepted: 13 to 26 weeks

Compliance and Onboarding Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months of start date
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 6 months of start date
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start date; additional documentation required if history of positive TB
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Physical exam and references required per travel healthcare standards
• Must complete medication safety training and other facility-specific education modules prior to start
• Must complete Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 72 hours of start (minimum passing score 82%, three attempts allowed)
• Color blindness testing required within 1 year prior to start
• Must complete annual compliance and confidentiality agreements
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract (passport-style, navy scrubs, solid white background)
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and education checklists (approx. 8-10 hours for acute care)
• Must complete flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask-wearing requirement during flu season

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work holidays and meet weekend requirements
• Candidates should be comfortable with floating to similar units as needed
• This position requires adherence to strict attendance and time-off policies to avoid cancellation
• Facility may require participation in disaster response teams during contract period

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract in Medical/Surgical Telemetry at a North Carolina facility.