Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

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

Join a collaborative adult medical-surgical telemetry nursing team in Wilmington, North Carolina. This travel nurse contract offers an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical, surgical, cardiac, respiratory, and renal conditions in a supportive acute-care hospital environment. Wilmington combines coastal living, a vibrant riverfront, and access to beautiful beaches with the amenities of a growing healthcare community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Wilmington, NC 28401
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840 per week
• Assignment Type: Med/Surg telemetry travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, with longer assignments of up to 26 weeks potentially available
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.; 36- or 48-hour contracts may be available
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Call: No call required
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Floating: May float to other medical-surgical units and a nearby associated campus
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Scheduling Notes: Must be available to work holidays. Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off may be permitted per contract; no time off during the first week and no additional time off requests after signing.

Med/Surg Telemetry RN 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 medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• ACLS certification may be required according to unit compliance standards
• Successful completion of specialty EKG testing before the start date
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and provide continuous telemetry monitoring
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients in an acute-care setting
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Ability to float as needed and participate in emergency, storm, or disaster response staffing when activated
• Seasonal flu vaccination required, with qualifying medical or religious exemptions considered

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for a diverse medical-surgical telemetry population, including patients with diabetes, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, gastrointestinal bleeding, heart failure, renal failure, postoperative conditions, and other complex diagnoses
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and promptly escalate changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, blood products, heparin, insulin, oxygen therapy, and other treatments safely and accurately
• Manage peripheral and central lines, PICC lines, feeding tubes, chest tubes, drains, wound care, wound vacs, and noninvasive respiratory support
• Provide pre- and post-hemodialysis care and support patients with renal failure
• Perform patient assessments, medication reconciliation, patient education, care coordination, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Respond appropriately to rapid response and code situations while maintaining patient safety and infection-control standards
• Float to designated medical-surgical areas or nearby units and adapt quickly to changing patient-care needs

Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry RN travel contract in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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.