RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift only (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; total 36 hours/week)
• Patient Population: Medical/Surgical patients
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Float Requirement: Must float to similar units at least once a week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including holidays
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Special Procedures: Heparin drip management
• Scrubs: Navy color required
• Scheduling: Based on scheduling gaps
• Must pass EKG competency test for this specialty
• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm/Hurricane Teams and required to work during catastrophic events or disasters

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) 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)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Valid Driver's License

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months prior to start (clinical candidates)
• Drug screening (9-panel, within 6 months)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (with exceptions for past positives)
• Required immunizations and titers:

  • Measles (Rubeola) titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if negative/equivocal)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or signed facility-specific declination if applicable)
  • Varicella
• Physical exam (per travel agency standards; not required by client for crisis profile)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
• Medication Safety training certificate (must be completed and submitted)
• Competency exams including:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (must score 82% or higher; 3 attempts max)
  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Color Blind Testing (within 1 year)
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment
• Confidentiality Agreement signed annually
• Annual Compliance Training (40 minutes)
• Facility-specific education modules and checklists (e.g., Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist)
• Corporate ID setup and I-Learn login proof prior to start
• Photo for badge (passport style, navy scrubs, white background, no head coverings except glasses)

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 staff may be consolidated to centralized office mid-assignment and preassigned to needed units
• Radiation badge not required for this specialty
• Must be able to work holidays as scheduled

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical or Telemetry Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare system in North Carolina.