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
  • Traveler Experience: Not required
  • Locals Accepted: Yes
  • Skills: Med/Surg, Heparin, Insulin
  • Certifications: BCLS

Job Details

• Ratios: 1:6-7
• Shift: Nights (36 or 48 hours accepted; no OT 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, mass casualties, or disasters.
• Unit Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Navy

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for specific roles
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for specific roles
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Required for specific roles
• Other certifications may be required based on unit specifics.

Health Requirements

• TB Testing: Negative TB or Chest X-Ray required within 1 year of start.
• Flu Vaccination: Required for all candidates by 10/31/24.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required for travel; must be fully vaccinated for per diem roles.

Background Check

• Required within 6 months of start.

Education Verification

• Education verification required for the highest degree earned.

Notes

• Must pass an EKG test for this specialty.
• A color blind test within 1 year of start is required.
• Additional facility-specific documents and training may be required prior to starting.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a travel opportunity in a dynamic environment with a focus on patient care in a medical/surgical setting.