Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Wilmington, NC

This 13-week travel contract (with options for extensions up to 26 weeks) places you on an adult and geriatric Med/Surg Telemetry unit managing a general medical-surgical patient population. Night shift runs 18:45–07:15 on a 3x12-hour schedule.

Unit Overview

The unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with general med/surg diagnoses. Common clinical responsibilities include managing heparin drips, high-flow oxygen, and occasional short-term BiPAP with respiratory support (no additional training required). This is not a PCU-level unit.

Schedule & Expectations

• Every other weekend required; must be able to work holidays (2 of 3 major holidays required)
• On-call as needed
• Float required to similar acuity units within your skillset, including inpatient boarding coverage; travelers float before core staff
• Monthly unit team meetings are mandatory; night shift staff attend an additional Friday morning session following the scheduled Wednesday meetings
• Storm/hurricane team participation may be required during declared emergencies

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg or Telemetry RN experience
• BLS required; CPI preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred for night shift travelers
• EKG competency testing required prior to start
• NC RN license or compact license (pending accepted)
• First-time travelers welcome

Additional Details

• Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrub color: Navy and white
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Pre-start online modules required (~8–10 hours, non-billable)