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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 26 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 7, 2026 Length: 26 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift hospital position requiring 2 years of experience and an active NC or compact RN license Details Med/Surg Tele unit in a hospital setting Night shift, 4x12-hour schedule (1845-0715) 36 or 48 hour contracts accepted, 13-26 week contract lengths available Every other weekend required Patient ratio of 1:5-6 Floating required as needed to like units within skillset, including inpatient boarding in the ED Travelers expected to float before core team members Uses Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR for medication, documentation, and communication Unit cares for isolation area COVID patients and multi-level care Requirements Active NC or Compact RN license BLS certification required 2 years of recent relevant experience required Epic charting experience preferred Charge nurse experience preferred Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, peripheral line care, heparin protocols, PCA, cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, wound care/wound vac, and IV insulin protocols required Non-invasive airway management and respiratory skills required Must pass EKG testing prior to start Additional Information Provide direct patient care to med/surg telemetry patients including stepdown-level monitoring Required to attend unit team meetings, which may fall outside regularly scheduled shift hours May be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or mass casualty incidents Unit orientation is 24 hours; travelers must attend hospital orientation during week 1 and be available for daily classes Navy scrubs required Pre-start modules (8-10 hours for acute care roles) must be completed prior to start and annually Must work 2 of 3 major holidays RTO of up to 7 days can be auto-approved if not falling on a holiday; no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment First-time travelers are accepted Former Novant/New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before applying, with facility approval required Local candidates accepted within 50 miles at a local rate Travel pairs allowed if assigned to different units with separate transportation American Traveler Job ID P-765879. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.