Med Surg / Telemetry
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• State: North Carolina
• City: Wilmington
• Facility: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
• Hospital System: Novant Health Crisis Response

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Patient Diagnoses: Medical/Surgical Patients
• Required Skills/Certifications:

  • Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years
  • Skills: Med/Surg, Heparin, Insulin
  • Certifications: BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)

Job Details

• Ratios: 1:6-7
• Shift: Nights (36 or 48 hours accepted; no overtime billed until after 48 hours)
• RTO (Request Time Off): 7 days MAX
• Float Requirement: Floating to similar units; float at least once a week is typical
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required; must be able to work holidays

Additional Information

• Contract staff will be assigned to work on a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters.
• Unit Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Navy

Required Competencies and Certifications

• Must pass EKG test for this specialty.
• Various certifications may be required based on specific roles, including but not limited to:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • Chemotherapy certification
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Flu Vaccination: Required for all candidates by October 31, 2024.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Candidates must be fully vaccinated to be moved to the working list (as of June 8, 2023).
• TB Testing: Required within 1 year of start; specific requirements for past positive TB cases.

Background and History Checks

• Background checks are required within 6 months of start.
• Various history checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG are mandatory.

Education and Documentation

• Education verification required for the highest degree earned.
• Transcripts/Diplomas may be required for specific roles.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a travel opportunity in a dynamic environment.