Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift only (3 shifts of 12 hours; 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM)
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Patient Population: Medical/Surgical patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6-7
• Float Requirement: Must float to similar units at least once a week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including holidays
• Unit Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Navy color required
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Special Procedures: Heparin drip management
• Scheduling: Based on scheduling gaps
• Must pass an EKG competency test for this specialty
• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm/Hurricane Teams and may be required to work during catastrophic events or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical or Telemetry nursing experience, 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 drip management

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months of start (clinical candidates)
• Drug screening within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (or proof of past positive TB with appropriate documentation)
• Required immunizations or titers: Hepatitis B, Mumps, Rubella, Rubeola (Measles), Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Photo ID (passport or driver’s license) required for badge creation
• Completion of Medication Safety module prior to start
• Completion of Novant-specific orientation and education modules, including:

  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Tobacco-Free Campus Acknowledgement
  • Hospital Policies and Acknowledgement Form
  • Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (if applicable)
• Must complete Novant Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam must be passed with a score of 82% or higher within 72 hours of start; remediation process in place for failures
• Radiation badge required only if assigned to radiation-related areas (not applicable for this role)

Important Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation and Do Not Rehire status
• Contract length accepted: 13-26 weeks
• Candidates must be able to work holidays and every other weekend
• Navy scrubs required on unit
• Candidates must be prepared to work in disaster or mass casualty situations if needed

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical or Telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract in North Carolina with a structured day shift schedule and a supportive team environment.