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: Nights only (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:45 - 7:15)
• Hours per week: 36
• 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
• 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
• 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 experience in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid Driver's License

Important Notes

• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation and Do Not Rehire status
• Contract length accepted: 13-26 weeks
• Contract staff may be consolidated to centralized office mid-assignment and reassigned as needed
• Physical exam is not required for this crisis profile
• Candidates must complete the Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving instructions to avoid start delays
• Radiation badge not required for this specialty

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search
• Education verification for highest degree earned
• Drug testing within 6 months of start
• Required forms: W4, State-specific W4, Permanent Tax Declaration, Driver’s License/State ID, Social Security Card (if used for I9), Direct Deposit, Emergency Contact, EOE forms, Arbitration Agreement, Medical and Employee Information Release
• Facility-specific documents: Confidentiality Agreement, Hospital Policies Acknowledgement, Tobacco-Free Campus Acknowledgement, Annual Compliance Training, Medication Safety Certificate, Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation Checklist, Photo for Badge
• Must complete required certifications and competency exams as outlined above

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs comfortable with night shifts, floating between similar units, and working in a fast-paced hospital environment with disaster response responsibilities.