Travel RN - ED Holding Float MedSurg/Telemetry - $1,912 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele float pool position supporting an ED Holding unit, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and night shift availability.

Details

• ED Holding unit (EDIP) is an inpatient holding area located within the Emergency Department where patients await an available inpatient bed
• Adult medical/surgical patient population covering a wide range of diagnoses, including potential PCU-level patients
• Target ratios are 1:6 for MS/Tele patients and 1:4 for PCU-level patients
• Float pool position requiring rotation to the ED and MedSurg areas as needed
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Charting and documentation performed in Epic; medications dispensed via Pyxis; SBAR used for communication
• Equipment includes cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other standard monitoring systems
• Manager-assigned scheduling

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Proficiency in MS/Tele nursing, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring (unit and remote), and use of Rapid Response Teams
• Required clinical skills include: colostomy care, feeding tube care and management, renal failure management, blood product administration, peripheral line care, phlebotomy, PICC line management, heparin and insulin administration, isolation precautions, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, oxygen delivery systems, and tracheostomy management
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start

Additional Information

• Preferred skills include: NIHSS certification, IV insulin protocols, pre/post hemodialysis management, port access, central line blood draw, IV starts, CVA care, pre/post neuro surgery, spinal cord injuries, TBI, ortho trauma, total joint replacements, and wound care/wound vac
• Unit orientation is 12 hours
• Navy scrubs required
• Due to high acuity and patient turnover, all candidates will be interviewed
• Contract staff are assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report to work during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters; unit consolidation mid-contract is possible
• RTO requests after booking are not permitted; call-offs or additional RTO may result in contract cancellation
• Maximum of 7 RTO days allowed for the contract
• First-time travelers are not required to have prior travel experience
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-686342. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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