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Job ID: 896885
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Wilmington, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 3×12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15) | 36 or 48 hours per week accepted | Contract lengths of 13–26 weeks accepted
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a patient ratio of 1:5–6
- Utilize EKG interpretation skills as required for this specialty; candidates must pass EKG testing prior to start
- Document and communicate using Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR methodology
- Float to other units within or near the facility as needed
- Work every other weekend as required
- May be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and expected to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters; unit reassignment mid-contract may occur as needed
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state (pending license acceptable for submission)
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical/Telemetry RN experience
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Must be available for daily orientation classes during week 1 (approximately 24 hours of unit orientation); pre-start online modules must be completed before first day using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
- Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are welcome to apply; a local pay rate will apply
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- Experience with Epic EMR, Pyxis medication dispensing, and SBAR communication
- Familiarity with isolation protocols and stepdown-level care environments
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Why Join Us
- Flexible contract lengths (13–26 weeks) with options for 36 or 48 hours per week to fit your lifestyle
- Opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic acute care environment that includes telemetry monitoring and multi-level patient care