Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Tele in Wilmington, North Carolina

Explore a 13-week travel nursing job in Wilmington, NC, for an experienced Registered Nurse with acute-care expertise in medical-surgical telemetry. Provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients on night shifts while enjoying Wilmington’s coastal lifestyle, historic charm, riverfront attractions, and easy access to beautiful beaches.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
• Healthcare Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: 3 night shifts per week, 12 hours per shift
• Shift Hours: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours; 48-hour contracts also considered
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:5–6
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Unit Tools: Pyxis and SBAR communication
• Additional Scheduling Expectations: Floating may be required within or near the care setting. Availability for emergency, severe-weather, or disaster-response staffing may also be required.

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a compact state; pending licensure may be considered for submission
• At least 2 years of recent Med/Surg Tele, medical-surgical telemetry, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to successfully complete specialty-specific EKG testing before the start date
• Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation, dysrhythmia management, and heparin protocols
• Proficiency with IV therapy, blood product administration, isolation precautions, wound care, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with insulin and heparin drips, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) therapy, and peripheral line care
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Willingness to work scheduled weekends and applicable holidays, follow approved time-off procedures, and float as needed

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with a range of medical-surgical and telemetry diagnoses
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
• Administer medications and manage IV therapies, including insulin and heparin infusions, according to established protocols
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop and update individualized plans of care, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Care for patients requiring isolation precautions, wound care, blood products, PCA therapy, and non-invasive airway support
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and communicate clinical updates using SBAR
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Support safe patient transitions through patient education, care coordination, and discharge planning
• Remain flexible to support nearby units and changing patient-care needs when floating is assigned

Apply now for this Wilmington, North Carolina travel nursing opportunity and bring your Med/Surg Tele expertise to a collaborative hospital team.

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.