Wellspring Nurse Source 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: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in a fast-paced medical/surgical and telemetry unit. This role involves providing high-quality patient care to adults with diverse medical and surgical diagnoses, including patients in observation status and those awaiting inpatient admission from the emergency department.

Responsibilities Provide patient care in medical/surgical, telemetry, and observation settings. Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to emergencies as part of on-unit and remote telemetry monitoring. Administer IV insulin and manage endocrine/metabolic protocols.

Care for patients post-bariatric surgery and manage bowel obstruction treatments and colostomy/ileostomy care. Perform gastrointestinal procedures, including feeding tube management. Oversee continuous bladder irrigation, pre/post hemodialysis management, and support renal failure patients.

Manage IV therapy and phlebotomy tasks, including accessing ports, blood draws, and maintaining IV lines. Administer medications, including heparin, insulin, and cardiac or vasoactive drips (without titration). Care for neurological and psychiatric patients, managing cases related to CVA, neurosurgery, and substance withdrawal.

Provide respiratory support including bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and manage oxygen therapy. Ensure compliance with isolation precautions and PPE protocols, along with wound care and management. Document patient care and progress using the Epic system, and communicate effectively using SBAR.

Qualifications Education: Active RN License.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a similar setting is required.

Certifications: Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and MOAB certifications are necessary.

Required Skills: Cardiac monitoring and emergency response management. IV therapy and phlebotomy knowledge.

Experience in managing patients with endocrine/metabolic and gastrointestinal conditions. Strong communication skills and proficiency with electronic documentation (Epic).

Preferred Skills: Experience with thyroidectomy, mood disorder management, and tracheostomy care.

Work Details Patient Ratios: 1:6, may adjust to 1:5 based on patient volume.

Shift: 12-hour shifts, requiring flexibility including weekend shifts every other weekend. Float requirements may apply based on unit needs. Contract staff may be part of a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and must be available during catastrophic events or disasters. Unit Details This role is situated within an observation unit of a busy emergency department handling a high volume of patients daily. Candidates must be adaptable and ready to manage patient transfers efficiently as the fast-paced environment requires quick transitions between incoming patients and their timely placements in inpatient settings. Orientation and Dress Code Unit orientation will be 12 hours.

Scrub color: Navy blue. Interview Information Provide your availability for interviews within the next 72 hours upon application. Candidates will be interviewed prior to any offers being made. Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID 38717530. 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: RN MS / Tele About Wellspring Nurse Source Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the greatest workforce on earth , and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients. Wellspring One was named one of SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026 , a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey. We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with. If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.