Telemetry RN Job in Wilmington, NC

Novant Health Scotts Hill Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Telemetry unit in Wilmington, NC. This is a 91-day contract position paying $2,422 weekly.

Shift & Schedule

• 4x12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Maximum 7 days RTO per contract

Role Details

• Patient ratio of 1:6 on days, nights, and weekends
• Float required to other Med/Surg units and main campus (approximately 32 minutes away)
• Contract staff assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team; may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty, or disaster situations
• 24-hour unit orientation

Requirements

• NC or Compact license
• 2 years of nursing experience required; first-time travelers accepted
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Charge experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Clinical Skills & Experience

You will manage telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV placement and maintenance, central line and PICC line care, blood product administration, chest tube management, non-invasive airway support (BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula), wound care, and medication administration including heparin, insulin, and PCA. Additional competencies include ostomy management, feeding tube care, hemodialysis support, and phlebotomy.

Common Patient Diagnoses

Diabetes, dementia, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, GI bleed, anemia, hip fracture, congestive heart failure, urinary tract infection, surgical recovery, renal failure, hypertension, cellulitis, and failure to thrive.

Unit Resources

Pyxis and Epic systems; SBAR communication framework. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and unit secretary.

Other Information

• Navy blue or white scrubs required