iDEAL Hire is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Wilmington, NC
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights (3x12-Hour Shifts, 18:45–07:15) | Onsite | 13–20 Week Contracts | 36 or 48 Hours Per Week Accepted
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a patient ratio of 1:5–6, managing diagnoses including diabetes, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, anemia, encephalopathy, hip fracture, and COVID-19
Perform telemetry monitoring including remote monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, and utilization of Rapid Response Team protocols
Administer blood products, manage IV insulin protocols, heparin, and PCA pumps, and perform central line blood draws, PICC line management, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
Provide wound care including wound vac management, colostomy care, feeding tube care, and pre/post hemodialysis management
Manage respiratory support including CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, oxygen face masks, oral suctioning, and non-invasive airway management
Adhere to isolation precautions, float to other units as needed, and participate in storm, hurricane, or disaster response teams as required
Required Qualifications
Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact nursing license (pending licensure acceptable for submission)
Minimum of 2 years of RN experience; first-time travelers accepted
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start
Proficiency in telemetry/remote monitoring, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleuravac), and IV therapy including starting IVs and PICC line management
Availability for full hospital orientation during week one, including daily required classes, and completion of pre-start online modules prior to start date
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with on-unit telemetry monitoring, port access, surgical drains, tracheostomy management, and interpretation of ABGs
Background in CVA patient care and insulin management
Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records documentation
Experience in a Med/Surg Telemetry or stepdown environment
Why Join Us
Work in a dynamic Medical Surgical/Telemetry environment with a diverse patient population and opportunities to build a broad clinical skill set
Flexible contract lengths of 13–20 weeks with scheduling based on unit needs and up to 7 days of pre-approved time off available
iDEAL Hire Job ID #333020. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Medical Surgical/Tele
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