Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Wilmington, NC

Join a collaborative acute-care team as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse in Wilmington, North Carolina. This 13-week travel nursing contract gives experienced night-shift RNs the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients in a supportive hospital environment along the scenic Cape Fear Coast, with easy access to riverfront attractions, historic districts, and nearby beaches.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, with longer contract options available
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week; 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
• Hours: 36-hour contracts; 48-hour contracts may also be considered
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric general medical-surgical patients
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Unit Census: Approximately 43 patients
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Documentation System: Epic
• Additional Scheduling: Every other weekend, holidays, and call as assigned; floating to similar inpatient units may be required

Med/Surg Tele 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 Med/Surg Tele or inpatient telemetry nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to successfully complete specialty EKG testing before the start date
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, heparin protocols, wound care, and wound vacuum therapy
• Familiarity with high-flow oxygen and noninvasive airway support, including limited short-term BiPAP/CPAP management
• Strong teamwork, communication, and patient-care skills
• Charge nurse experience is preferred, particularly for night-shift assignments
• CPI certification is preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience is not required; first-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Willingness to work required weekends and holidays and follow unit attendance and time-off policies

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients
• Assess patients, develop and update individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment outcomes
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Administer medications and manage therapies in accordance with established protocols, including heparin infusions
• Provide wound care and perform wound vacuum dressing changes
• Manage peripheral lines, surgical drains, high-flow oxygen, and other routine acute-care equipment
• Support patients requiring limited short-term BiPAP/CPAP with respiratory therapy collaboration
• Document care accurately in Epic and communicate clinical information using SBAR
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, nursing colleagues, and interdisciplinary support services
• Float to similar inpatient units or alternate inpatient care locations as needed
• Participate in scheduled unit meetings, orientation, required education, and emergency or disaster response assignments

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele travel RN opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina, and join a collaborative acute-care healthcare 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.