Med Surg Tele
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN – Inpatient Surgery Unit
Wilmington, NC | Nights | 13–26 Weeks
This combination-acuity unit serves adult patients requiring inpatient surgical and medical-surgical stepdown care. The unit manages a broad range of surgical and trauma diagnoses, making it well-suited for RNs who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Shift & Schedule
- Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (3x12-hour shifts/week)
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call required
- Float required as needed
- 36- or 48-hour contracts accepted; contracts of 13–26 weeks considered
Patient Population & Diagnoses
Patients include post-surgical and trauma cases: appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, bowel obstruction, kidney stones, peripheral vascular disease, limb ischemia, gangrene, various cancers, and trauma (MVA, GSW, falls).
Procedures & Equipment
Cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, TURP, ostomy creation/closure, wound debridement, tumor removal, amputations, and fem-pop bypass. Equipment includes wound vacs, chest tubes, NG tubes/Corpak, JP drains, Hemovac drains, and Penrose drains.
Required Skills & Certifications
- Active RN license (NC or Compact; pending license accepted for submission)
- BLS required
- Minimum 2 years of experience; first-time travelers with solid experience considered
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start
- Comfortable managing dysrhythmias, central/PICC lines, chest tubes, HEPARIN protocols, and surgical drains
Dress Code: All navy or navy bottoms with white top
Important Notes
- Strong adherence to call-off policy required — strictly enforced
- Contract staff may be assigned to storm/hurricane response teams during declared emergencies
- RTO must be pre-approved; no additional RTO requests after booking