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

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Shift: Weekends only, 12-hour night shifts (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and possibly Monday)
• Ratios: 1:6, flexible based on organizational needs
• Float Requirement: Yes, will float between medical/surgical and telemetry units, including coverage at multiple campuses.
• Weekend Requirement: Every weekend

Required Skills and Certifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a Registered Nurse, with at least 1 year in Med/Surg
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Preferred
  • Telemetry experience - Preferred

Additional Information

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• RTO (Request Time Off): Maximum of 7 days; no RTO allowed from May 5 to May 14
• Patient Care: Responsibilities include caring for patients in various medical/surgical and telemetry units, including those held in the Emergency Department.
• Special Procedures: May be required to care for patients with COVID-19.

Unit Systems

• Medication, Documentation, Communication: PYXIS, EPIC, SBAR

Orientation

• Duration: 24 hours (2 shifts)
• Scrubs: Navy

Compliance Requirements

• Certifications: Must pass EKG testing prior to start.
• Background Check: Required within 6 months of start.
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Flu vaccination documentation for the 2024-2025 season
  • COVID-19 vaccination (if applicable)

Competencies

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for specific RN specialties.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training: Required for ER and Behavioral Health nurses.

Documentation

• Various forms and documents are required prior to starting, including:

  • Emergency Contact Form
  • Medical Release Form
  • Education Verification
  • Skills Checklist

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses looking for a travel opportunity in a dynamic healthcare environment.