Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry Location: Wilmington, NC Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (ED Holding / Float Pool)

Location

Wilmington, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days (3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) | 36 or 48 hours per week | Onsite | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an inpatient holding area located within the Emergency Department, managing adult patients awaiting inpatient bed placement with any medical/surgical diagnosis
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, manage dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately using Rapid Response Team protocols
• Float to Medical/Surgical and Emergency Department areas as needed, including caring for PCU-level patients at appropriate acuity ratios (1:6 MS/Tele or 1:4 PCU)
• Perform and manage clinical skills including blood product administration, PICC and peripheral line care, chest tube management, CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, and colostomy and feeding tube management
• Document accurately using Epic, communicate via SBAR, and administer medications using Pyxis
• Be available and prepared to report to work during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters as part of a Storm or Hurricane Team assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a valid Compact state license
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a Medical/Surgical or Telemetry setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Demonstrated proficiency in telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote), dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with heparin and insulin drip management, isolation precautions, phlebotomy, and ABG interpretation
• Must pass EKG competency testing prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification; experience with CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injuries, or traumatic brain injury
• Experience with IV insulin protocols, pre/post hemodialysis management, port access, and central line blood draws
• Orthopedic trauma, total joint replacement, and wound care/wound vac experience
• Familiarity with starting IVs independently in high-acuity environments

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, high-acuity float pool environment that offers broad clinical exposure across Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, PCU-level, and Emergency Department patient populations
• Local candidates are welcome to apply, providing an opportunity to gain contract experience close to home

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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