$1874 / Week Apply For This Job Job Title Registered Nurse
Medical Surgical / Telemetry Location Wilmington, NC | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM
7:15 AM) | 36
or 48-hour weekly contracts accepted | Contract lengths of 13-26 weeks accepted Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a 1:6 patient ratio Monitor, interpret, and manage cardiac dysrhythmias via telemetry and remote monitoring Perform and manage clinical skills including IV placement and maintenance, central line blood draws, PICC line management, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and PCA/heparin/insulin administration Manage respiratory support modalities including BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management Utilize Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR for medication administration, documentation, and communication Float to other Medical Surgical units and a main campus location as required; must be available to serve on a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters Required Qualifications Active NC RN license or valid Compact RN license (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission) BLS certification required NIHSS certification required Must pass EKG testing prior to start Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical/Telemetry RN experience required Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays (must work 2 of 3 major holidays); no blocked scheduling requests accepted (exception: weekend blocks Friday-Monday) Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are welcome to apply; a local rate will apply Preferred Experience / Skills Charge nurse experience preferred Experience with wound care/wound vac, chest tubes, colostomy/ileostomy management, and pre/post hemodialysis management Familiarity with a broad range of patient diagnoses including CHF, sepsis, COPD, GI bleed, renal failure, and post-surgical recovery First-time travelers are welcome to apply Why Join Us Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment with exposure to a wide variety of complex patient populations and clinical skill sets Flexible contract length options (13-26 weeks) with the potential for extended engagement Apply For This Job