Job Opportunity – Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: October 2026 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants Schedule: Night shift, 1845-0715, 36 or 48 hours per week, every other weekend required
Highlights:
Med/Surg Telemetry unit with 1:6 patient ratios on a 36-bed unit
13-26 week contracts available with first-time travelers accepted
Diverse patient population including diabetes, CHF, renal failure, COPD, sepsis, post-surgical cases, and more
Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Respiratory Services, and Physical Therapy
Self-scheduling with flexible 36 or 48-hour weekly options
24-hour orientation with Epic charting system and Pyxis medication management
Requirements:
Active North Carolina or Compact RN license
Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
BLS and NIHSS certifications required
ACLS and Telemetry certifications preferred
Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start date
Experience with 1:6 patient ratios preferred
Epic charting experience and community hospital experience preferred
Charge nurse experience preferred
Required technical skills include: telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, IV therapy, wound care/wound vac, chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis care, and isolation precautions
Must be available to work major holidays (2 of 3 required per contract)
Willingness to float to nearby campuses as needed (up to 32 minutes away)
This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a well-supported acute care environment with a diverse patient population and comprehensive clinical resources. You'll gain valuable experience managing complex medical-surgical and telemetry patients while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to quality patient outcomes. The self-scheduling model and flexible contract lengths provide work-life balance in a dynamic coastal community.
Additional Information:
Maximum 7 days of requested time off per contract (pre-approval required, not available during first week or on holidays)
Contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team/Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events