Registered Nurse Med/Surg Telemetry
Wilmington, North Carolina
Novant Health Scotts Hill Medical Center

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• Night shift: 18:45 - 07:15 (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 36 hours/week)
• Patient ratio: 1:6
• Float requirement: May be required to float to a nearby main campus (~32 minutes away)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• No call requirement
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Must be able to work holidays
• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm/Hurricane Teams and may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Navy blue or white

Patient Population / Diagnoses

Includes but not limited to:

• Diabetes, dementia, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy
• GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, congestive heart failure (CHF), urinary tract infection (UTI)
• Various surgical recovery cases, renal failure, hypertension, cellulitis, failure to thrive

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• ACLS
• Telemetry (on-unit monitoring)
• Post angiogram, post cardiac surgery, post myocardial infarction (MI) care
• IV insulin protocols
• Bariatric surgery care
• Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
• Accessing/managing ports
• Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) care
• Substance withdrawal management
• Surgical drains care
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Pre/Post thoracic surgery care
• Tracheostomy care/management
• Previous charge nurse experience
• Electronic documentation proficiency
• Community hospital experience

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Licensing

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina

Testing & Competencies

• Must pass EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam prior to start (minimum score 82%, three attempts allowed)
• Color blindness testing required within 1 year prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required for new contracts
• Other competency exams as applicable

Scheduling & Orientation

• Self-scheduling
• Orientation duration: 24 hours

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Must be able to work a maximum of 7 days return to office (RTO) per contract
• No block schedules except weekend blocks
• Photo ID required (passport or driver’s license) for badge creation
• Must submit various compliance and background documents including:

  • Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
  • Drug screening within 6 months (9-panel acceptable)
  • Immunizations and titers (TB, Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella) as per facility requirements
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask requirement
• Must complete facility-specific education and compliance training modules prior to start
• Must complete Non-Novant Health Worker Clinical Education Checklist (for NC travel candidates)
• Must complete Medication Safety training and submit certificate of completion
• Must complete confidentiality agreement and hospital policies acknowledgment
• Must complete annual compliance training and other state-specific mandatory education if applicable
• Must provide proof of logging into facility’s learning management system (I-Learn) within 24 hours of account setup
• Radiation badge required only if applicable to specialty (not required for this role)

Uniform & Appearance

• Navy blue or white scrubs
• Photo for badge must be passport style, on solid white background, facing forward, business appropriate attire, no head coverings except glasses

Summary

This is a 16-week travel Registered Nurse position on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit working night shifts with a 1:6 patient ratio. The role requires a minimum of 2 years RN experience with strong telemetry and dysrhythmia management skills. First-time travelers are accepted. The position includes floating to a nearby main campus and requires flexibility for disaster response. Multiple certifications and compliance requirements must be met prior to start.