Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,974 per week in Wilmington, NC

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience License: Current nursing license required Certifications: BCLS required Must-Have: - Med/Surg experience - Telemetry (remote monitoring) experience - Interpretation of dysrhythmias - IV insulin protocols familiarity - Colostomy care and management - Feeding tube care and management - Pre/Post Hemodialysis management experience - Blood product administration experience - Central line blood draw experience - Peripheral line care/management experience - Phlebotomy skills - PICC line management experience - Starting IVs - Knowledge of Heparin protocols - PCA experience - Experience with chest tubes - CPAP/BiPAP usage - High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) experience - Oral suctioning skills - Oxygen administration capabilities - Wound care and management experience Description: This position is for an experienced registered nurse specializing in medical surgical care. The role involves working night shifts, typically three 12-hour shifts per week. You will be expected to manage a patient ratio of 1:5-6. Patient diagnoses will include conditions such as dementia, diabetes, COVID-19, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, and others. The unit has an isolation area for COVID-19 patients. Nursing staff will utilize documentation systems for patient care management and medication administration. Nurse will participate in a storm team and may be required to report during catastrophic events. There may be a floating requirement to different units as needed. A maximum of 7 days RTO is allowed, and specific weekend shifts will be required throughout the contract. Candidates must have experience with managing various medical procedures and interventions relevant to the position. Familiarity with telemetry monitoring, accessing ports, and managing surgical drains is preferred. The ability to administer insulin and interpret arterial blood gases is essential for this role.