Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Wilmington, NC
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,652/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration16 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Shift: Night (4x12 hours), 18:45 - 07:15
Patient Ratio: 1:6
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Float Requirement: Yes, may float to main campus (~32 minutes away)
Call Requirement: No
Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
Job Description
- Immediate start required: must start on 6/8 or 6/15
- Unit accepts first-time travelers
- Patient diagnoses include diabetes, dementia, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, CHF, UTI, renal failure, hypertension, cellulitis, failure to thrive, and various surgical recovery cases
- Use of Pyxis medication system
- Self-scheduling
- 24-hour unit orientation
- Scrubs: Navy blue or white
Required Skills & Experience
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- Telemetry experience with a minimum of 2 years, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Pre/Post hemodialysis management
- Blood product administration
- Central line blood draws
- PICC line management
- PCA management
- Chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac)
- BiPAP/CPAP management and maintenance
- High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management
- BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Wilmington, NC
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Wilmington, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Wilmington is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high: 89°F, average low: 70°F.
- Winter average high: 58°F, average low: 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Wilmington, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the off-peak tourist seasons.
- Wilmington is car-friendly, with relatively low traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are limited, but there are some bus routes available.
- Wilmington has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen from the many trees and plants in the area.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Wilmington.
- Wilmington offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic downtown area, visiting museums, enjoying fresh seafood at local restaurants, and engaging in outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing.
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