Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN
Wilmington, North Carolina
Novant Health Scotts Hill Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience for a night shift position (18:45 - 07:15) on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. The role involves managing patients with a variety of complex conditions including cardiac dysrhythmias, renal failure, and post-surgical care.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience of at least 2 years, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis management
• PICC line management
• Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• BiPAP/CPAP management and maintenance
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management
• Non-invasive airway management

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Experience with telemetry monitoring on the unit
• Post angiogram, post cardiac surgery, post myocardial infarction care
• IV insulin protocols
• Bariatric surgery care
• Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
• Port access and management
• Care for cerebrovascular accident (CVA) patients
• Substance withdrawal management
• Surgical drains care
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Pre/Post thoracic surgery care
• Tracheostomy care and management
• Previous charge nurse experience
• Electronic documentation proficiency
• Community hospital experience

Patient Population

Includes but is not limited to patients with:

• Diabetes
• Dementia
• COVID-19
• Pneumonia
• COPD
• Sepsis
• Encephalopathy
• GI bleed
• Anemia
• Hip fracture
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Urinary tract infections (UTI)
• Various surgical recovery cases
• Renal failure
• Hypertension
• Cellulitis
• Failure to thrive

Work Details

• Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Float Requirement: Yes, may float to main campus
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: No call required
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Navy blue or white

Required Compliance and Documentation

• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
• Drug screening (9 panel, within 6 months of start)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive with appropriate documentation)
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Physical exam (per Aya Healthcare standards)
• Medication safety training certificate
• Annual compliance and facility-specific education modules
• Photo for badge (passport style, solid white background, business attire)
• Confidentiality agreement and other facility-specific forms
• Must complete Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with a minimum score of 82% within 72 hours of start
• Color blindness testing within 1 year
• References or performance evaluations as applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to start ASAP, with start dates on or around June 8 or June 15.
• Maximum 7 days return to office (RTO) per contract.
• No block schedules allowed except for weekend blocks.
• Self-scheduling is used for shifts.
• Candidates must complete all required education and compliance training prior to start.
• Must be prepared to work during disaster or mass casualty events as part of a Storm/Hurricane Team.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic telemetry/medical-surgical environment with a diverse patient population and requires strong clinical skills and flexibility.