Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Wilson, NC

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Travel)

Location

Wilson, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Hours Per Week Guaranteed | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Telemetry/Med-Surg unit serving adult and geriatric populations
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and EKG readings, responding appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Manage patient admissions and discharges in a timely and organized manner
• Administer medications including basic cardiac drips and perform treatments per physician orders
• Operate unit equipment including IV pumps, glucometers, and vital signs machines; document care using Meditech EMR
• Float to Med/Surg overflow areas as needed and collaborate with charge nurses and clinical staff leads

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1.5 years of experience in Medical Surgical or Telemetry nursing
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Ability to work every other or every third weekend (12-hour weekend shifts)
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify for travel rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• BSN preferred
• Experience with Meditech EMR
• EKG interpretation skills and familiarity with common diagnoses including CHF, COPD, CKD, acute renal failure, uncontrolled diabetes, and post cardiac cath care
• Team-oriented and flexible personality with strong critical thinking skills

Why Join Us

• Work at a Joint Commission Accredited facility offering a broad range of specialty services including cardiac care, oncology, orthopedics, and surgical services
• Located in a convenient area of North Carolina — approximately 45 miles east of Raleigh and within two hours of the coast, offering an attractive lifestyle alongside a rewarding clinical opportunity