Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Wilmington, NC

Start your next travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina, as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse supporting an Emergency Department holding and float-pool team. This opportunity is ideal for an adaptable travel RN who is confident caring for adult and geriatric patients with medical-surgical, telemetry, and occasional PCU-level needs. Wilmington offers a welcoming coastal setting with easy access to riverfront attractions, beaches, and a vibrant community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,740–$1,830
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. 48-hour contracts may also be considered.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: No call required
• Healthcare Setting: Emergency Department inpatient holding area and float-pool support
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients, including medical-surgical, telemetry, and occasional PCU-level patients
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6–1:7 for Med/Surg Telemetry and 1:3–1:4 for PCU-level assignments
• Orientation: 12 hours
• Documentation System: Epic
• Uniform: Navy scrubs
• Floating: Flexibility to float to Emergency Department and Med/Surg areas is required

Med/Surg Telemetry Travel RN Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a compact state; pending licensure may be considered for submission
• At least 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry and Emergency Department holding experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• CPI certification preferred
• Ability to successfully complete EKG testing before the start date
• Strong telemetry interpretation skills and experience caring for patients with changing acuity
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment and safely manage a 1:6–1:7 assignment
• Willingness to float and work scheduled weekends and holidays as needed

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients awaiting inpatient beds in an Emergency Department holding environment
• Care for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical-surgical, telemetry, and occasional PCU-level diagnoses
• Perform ongoing nursing assessments, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns using appropriate clinical resources
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and manage telemetry patients according to established protocols
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, oxygen, and other treatments safely
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, wound care, and other advanced nursing needs as indicated
• Collaborate with respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively using SBAR
• Float to nearby assigned areas, including Emergency Department and Med/Surg units, based on patient-care needs
• Participate in emergency preparedness, storm response, or disaster operations when required

Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina, and join a flexible healthcare team serving patients across multiple care settings.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.