Job Description

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/17/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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Job Description\n

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a night shift Med/Surg Tele ED holding float pool position requiring a NC or compact RN license and strong MS/Tele skills.

\n \n Responsibilities\n

• Work in the ED Holding inpatient unit within the Emergency Department as part of the float pool
• Care for adult patients with any medical/surgical diagnosis requiring telemetry monitoring
• Float required to the Emergency Department and Med/Surg areas as needed
• Target patient ratio is 1:5-6
• Night shifts with options for 36 or 48 hours per week
• 13-26 week contract options available
• Every other weekend required as scheduled by the manager
• Standard equipment includes cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and monitoring systems
• EMR system is Epic; familiarity required
• Uses Pyxis for medication management and SBAR for communication
• ED holding unit serves high acuity patients awaiting inpatient beds
• Travelers expected to work as part of storm and hurricane response teams as needed
• Staff may be consolidated or preassigned to different units mid-contract if needed during events
• Up to 7 days RTO permitted if not during orientation or on a holiday; no RTO after booking
• Must be able to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the assignment
• Orientation consists of 12 hours
• Navy scrubs required
• Cannot have been a perm/PRN/EP staff employee at related facilities within the past 12 months
• Current travel Per Diem clinicians at this health system are ineligible for travel contracts
• Candidates must be comfortable floating without restrictions
• Travel pairs allowed if working in different units
• Candidates residing under 50 miles will be offered local pay rates

\n \n Requirements\n

• Active NC or compact RN license required at start
• Minimum 2 years of recent MS/Tele nursing experience required
• Travel RN experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Demonstrated skills in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring (unit and remote), rapid response team use, colostomy and feeding tube care, renal failure management, blood product administration, peripheral/PICC line care, phlebotomy, heparin and insulin administration, chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, airway management, and tracheostomy care
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Epic charting experience required

\n Benefits\n

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

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American Traveler Job ID #P-622139. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 

Job Tags

Daily paid, Permanent employment, Contract work, Relief, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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