Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

$1,521-2,134/week

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Certification details

Certs: BLS
PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: ACLS, Telemetry

Job details

RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a cancel and DNR.
Ratios: 1:6 flex based on needs in organization
Shift: 12hr DAYS
Unit will accept contracts from 13 weeks+ up to March 15, 2025 (hard stop) to get the unit through the holidays!!
***RTO: 7 days MAX for Aya Auto Offer - No Christmas RTO***
PATIENT DIAGNOSES: Floating between several medical, surgical, and telemetry units. Assisting in caring for patients held in our ED who are inpatient.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: **Contract staff may be required to care for patients with COVID. During times of increased census typical ratios may be higher. Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team. Contract staff may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty or disaster. Consolidation to the Centralized Office mid contract may occur and the contract staff may be preassigned to units as needed.
UNIT SYSTEMS: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR.
SCHEDULING TYPE: based on scheduling gaps
UNIT ORIENTATION: 24hrs (2 shifts)
SCRUBS: Navy
*MUST Pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty.*

Job requirements

Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year
Traveler Experience: REQUIRED, Unit WILL NOT ACCEPT 1st Time Travelers
Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes**
Skills: 1 year Med/Surg
Certs: BLS

Schedule information

Shift: 12hr DAYS
Float Requirement: Yes, traveler will work with the CNRO(Centralized Resource Nursing Pool).
Float Pool currently covers three separate campuses.
Majority of shifts will be at the main campus but shift can also be scheduled and New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital and Pender Memorial Hospital.
Staff are notified 2hrs before the start of the shift.
Candidates will float all medical/Surgical floors
Weekend Requirement: every other weekend

Unit specific information

Unit will accept contracts up to March 15, 2025
Ratios: 1:6 flex based on needs in organization
PATIENT DIAGNOSES: Floating between several medical, surgical, and telemetry units.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: Contract staff may be required to care for patients with COVID.
UNIT SYSTEMS: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR.
SCHEDULING TYPE: based on scheduling gaps
UNIT ORIENTATION: 24hrs (2 shifts)

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About Wilmington, NC

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Wilmington, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Wilmington is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 89°F, average low: 70°F.
Winter average high: 58°F, average low: 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Wilmington, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the off-peak tourist seasons.

Transportation

Wilmington is car-friendly, with relatively low traffic congestion.
Public transportation options are limited, but there are some bus routes available.

Demographics

Wilmington has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen from the many trees and plants in the area.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in Wilmington.

Things to Do

Wilmington offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic downtown area, visiting museums, enjoying fresh seafood at local restaurants, and engaging in outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing.

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