Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Danbury, NC

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Contract in Danbury, North Carolina

Apply for a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse contract job supporting adult and geriatric patients in Danbury, North Carolina. Located in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Danbury offers a welcoming small-town setting with access to beautiful outdoor spaces and an opportunity to contribute to a close-knit community hospital team. This on-site medical-surgical telemetry nursing contract is well suited for experienced Registered Nurses, and first-time contract clinicians are welcome to apply.

Med/Surg Tele RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,740–$1,830
• Location: Danbury, North Carolina
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Nursing Schedule: 3 night shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
• Healthcare Setting: General Medical/Surgical and Telemetry unit
• Patient Population: Adults and older adults
• Unit Profile: 12 beds with an average daily census of approximately 8 patients
• Patient Ratios: Typically up to 1:6
• Orientation: Approximately 24–36 hours, including hospital orientation during the first week
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately 8 weekend shifts during the 13-week contract, or every third weekend
• Floating: Must be willing to float within or near the assigned setting as needed
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling; occasional low-census call may be required
• Time Off: Requests must be submitted and approved before the contract begins; no time off is permitted during the first week

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a compact state; a pending license may be considered for submission
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical or medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong telemetry nursing knowledge, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience caring for patients with COPD, congestive heart failure, diabetes, infectious disease, stroke, rehabilitation needs, and common medical-surgical diagnoses
• Proficiency with peripheral IV care, starting and maintaining IVs, blood product administration, oxygen therapy, nasal cannula, and isolation precautions
• Ability to work independently in a community hospital environment and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Experience with IV insulin protocols, heparin protocols, non-titrated cardiac drips, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, wound care, or wound vacs preferred

Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a medical-surgical telemetry unit
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient status, and escalate clinical concerns promptly
• Administer medications, insulin, heparin, blood products, and oxygen therapies according to established protocols
• Assess and care for patients with respiratory, cardiac, neurologic, infectious, diabetic, and rehabilitation-related needs
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access and perform ongoing line and infusion assessments
• Provide non-invasive airway support, including BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and oral suctioning as indicated
• Apply isolation precautions and maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic care environment
• Perform wound assessments and wound care, including wound vac management when needed
• Communicate patient updates clearly using SBAR and collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other care partners
• Participate in self-scheduling, required orientation, unit education, and floating assignments as requested

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse contract opportunity in Danbury, 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.