Job Title Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry Location Wilmington, NC | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Night Shift | 3x12-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 managing diagnoses such as dementia, diabetes, COVID-19, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, GI bleed, anemia, and hip fracture • Maintain patient ratios of 1:5–6 and adhere to unit protocols using Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR communication • Float to other units as needed and work every other weekend as required • Must be available to work holidays; expected to work 2 of 3 major holidays during the contract • Care for patients in isolation areas designated for COVID-positive patients • Contract staff are expected to be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters; unit reassignment mid-contract may occur as needed Required Qualifications • Active RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state (pending licensure acceptable at time of submission) • BLS certification required • Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience required • Must pass EKG testing prior to start • No blocked scheduling permitted (exception: weekend blocks of Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon) • Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are welcome to apply; a local pay rate will apply Preferred Experience / Skills • Telemetry or Step-Down unit experience preferred • Familiarity with Epic EMR, Pyxis medication dispensing, and SBAR communication • Experience working in an isolation or COVID-designated care environment Why Join Us • First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch a travel nursing career in a supportive acute care environment • Flexible contract length options (13–26 weeks) with the ability to choose between expected 36- or 48-hour weekly schedules