Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,912 per week in Wilmington, NC

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Start Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 36 or 48 hours per week; 12-16 weekend shifts per contract

Highlights:

• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 on a busy Med/Surg Telemetry unit with a 41-bed census
• 13 to 26-week contract assignments available with comprehensive 24-hour unit orientation
• EPIC charting system with robust interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy
• Diverse patient population including medical/surgical diagnoses, COVID patients, stepdown acuity, and telemetry monitoring
• Comprehensive skill utilization including dysrhythmia interpretation, heparin protocols, IV insulin management, wound care/wound vac, and central/PICC line care
• Up to 7 days of time off available per contract with floating required as needed

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience; first-time travelers accepted
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• North Carolina or Compact state RN license (pending license acceptable for submission)
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Proficiency in Med/Surg and Telemetry skills including remote monitoring, rapid response team utilization, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience with blood product administration, colostomy care, feeding tube management, hemodialysis support, and phlebotomy
• Competency with airway management including CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and oral suctioning
• Ability and willingness to float to other units as needed and work weekends throughout contract
• Must be available to work during catastrophic events or disaster situations as part of Storm/Hurricane Team assignment

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers an excellent opportunity to expand your clinical expertise in a dynamic acute care environment where you'll care for a diverse patient population with complex medical and surgical needs. You'll work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team with extensive support services, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality patient care. The structured orientation and comprehensive skill requirements make this an ideal role for experienced nurses seeking to advance their telemetry and critical thinking capabilities in a supportive healthcare setting.

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