Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights only (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:45 to 7:15)
• Hours per week: 36
• 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
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Navy color required
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Special Procedures: Heparin drip management
• Scheduling: Based on scheduling gaps
• Must pass EKG competency test for this specialty

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical and 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
• Must be able to work nights, float, weekends, and holidays as specified
• Must be able to participate in Storm/Hurricane Team assignments and report during catastrophic events or disasters

Compliance & Testing Requirements

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Must pass with 82% or higher on first attempt within 72 hours of start; up to 3 attempts allowed with remediation
• Color Blind Testing: Required within 1 year prior to start
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for new contracts
• Background Check: Required within 6 months of start (includes SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search)
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start
• Physical Exam: Required for travel candidates (not for non-clinical)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive with CXR)
  • Rubeola (Measles): Titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if titer negative/equivocal
  • Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella: Must meet current immunization or exemption requirements
• Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 to 10/31)
• Must complete Bloodborne Pathogens Training (review only for this facility)

Documentation & Onboarding Requirements

• Photo ID (passport-style photo on white background, no headwear except glasses, business attire) for badge creation must be submitted immediately after signing contract
• Required documents include: W4, State-specific W4, Permanent Tax Declaration, Driver’s License/State ID, Social Security Card (if used for I9), Direct Deposit form, Emergency Contact form, EOE forms, Arbitration Agreement
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required for highest degree earned
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and compliance training modules (including Medication Safety and Confidentiality Agreement)
• Must complete annual compliance and facility-specific education modules as applicable
• Must complete Corp ID setup and log into I-Learn within 24 hours of receiving credentials, providing screenshot proof

Additional Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation and Do Not Rehire status
• Contract staff may be reassigned mid-contract to other units or centralized office as needed
• Radiation badge not required for this specialty
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, disaster-response capable environment

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with solid Med/Surg and Telemetry experience who is flexible with night shifts, floating, and weekend/holiday work, and who can commit to a 13-week travel contract in Wilmington, NC.