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

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract – Night Shift in Wilmington, NC

Apply for a 13-week travel RN assignment in Wilmington, North Carolina, providing medical-surgical telemetry nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a supportive acute-care environment. Strengthen your expertise in telemetry monitoring, medical-surgical nursing, and complex medication management while enjoying a welcoming coastal community known for its historic riverfront, nearby beaches, and relaxed lifestyle.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
• Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.; 36 hours per week
• Scheduling: Every other weekend required; holiday availability required, including two of three major holidays
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients, including telemetry and stepdown-level needs
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 5–6 patients
• Orientation: 24 hours, including required orientation classes during the first week
• Technology: Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• Additional Expectations: Floating may be required based on patient-care needs. Candidates must be available to support operations during severe weather or other emergency events.
• Time-Off Requests: Up to 7 days may be approved in advance; time off during the first week and additional requests after signing are not permitted.

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a compact state; a pending eligible license may be considered for submission
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated competency in telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Experience with blood product administration, heparin protocols and intravenous heparin drips, insulin protocols, non-invasive airway management, wound care, and wound vacs
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Successful completion of specialty EKG testing before the start date
• Ability to complete required pre-start compliance testing within 48 hours of signing
• Annual influenza vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical telemetry patients
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and manage heparin and insulin infusions according to established protocols
• Perform IV therapy, wound care, wound vac management, blood product administration, and other prescribed treatments
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and communicate effectively using SBAR
• Apply isolation precautions and appropriate PPE when caring for patients with infectious conditions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float within or near the assigned care area as needed while maintaining professional standards and patient safety
• Support emergency and disaster-response operations when assigned

Apply now for this Wilmington, North Carolina travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative medical-surgical telemetry team on the night shift.

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.