Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

American Traveler

Wilmington (NC)

On-site

USD 79,000 - 86,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Travel opportunities

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position supporting an ED Holding unit, requiring prior travel and MS/Tele experience.

The role involves floating to ED and Med/Surg areas with care for adult MS/Tele and PCU patients, typical 3x12s night shifts, and a 36–48 hour weekly schedule. Candidates must have NC license and BLS/ACLS.

Qualifications

Active NC or Compact RN license; pending license/certs OK for consideration.
BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS and CPI preferred.
Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience.
Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote), and use of Rapid Response Teams.
Epic charting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Float to ED Holding, MS/Tele, and PCU as needed.
Care for adult medical/surgical patients with telemetry monitoring.
Use Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR communication systems in daily workflow.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

EKG interpretation

Dysrhythmia management

Rapid Response Teams

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

SBAR

Job description

Travel RN – Med/Surg Float Pool

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position supporting an ED Holding unit, requiring prior travel and MS/Tele experience.

Details

ED Holding unit located within the Emergency Department caring for adult medical/surgical patients awaiting inpatient beds
May care for PCU level patients in addition to MS/Tele cases
Required to float to ED and MedSurg areas as needed
Target ratios of 1:6 for MS/Tele or 1:4 for PCU level patients
Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15), 36 or 48 hours per week
Every other weekend required
Uses Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR communication systems
Standard equipment including cardiac monitors and IV pumps
12-hour unit orientation with manager-created schedule

Requirements

Active NC or Compact RN license (pending license/certs OK for consideration)
BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS and CPI preferred
Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote), and use of Rapid Response Teams
Experience with colostomy care, feeding tube management, renal failure care, blood product administration, peripheral line care, phlebotomy, and PICC line management
Proficient in heparin and insulin administration and isolation precautions
Skilled in chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy management
Preferred experience with IV insulin protocols, pre/post hemodialysis management, port access, central line blood draws, starting IVs, CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, TBI, ortho trauma, total joint replacements, and wound care/wound vac
Epic charting experience preferred
Must pass EKG testing prior to start
Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending OK at submission)
Current State Board of Nursing license and NURSYS verification required

Additional Information

Care for a mixed unit with high acuity patients
All candidates will be interviewed prior to placement due to high unit turnover
Assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to work during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations
May be reassigned to other units mid-contract during centralized office consolidation
Pre-start modules (8-10 hours for acute care roles) must be completed online prior to start and annually
Former Novant Health or New Hanover PERM/PRN/EP employees must wait 12 months before applying and disclose employment history for facility approval
Current travel per diem clinicians must choose either travel or per diem status, not both
Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
Up to 7 days RTO auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO permitted during first week of assignment
Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
Travel pairs allowed if on different units, with own transportation, and disclosed at submission
Contracts available for 13+ weeks with option to extend through a hard stop of February 27, 2027

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$1,894/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$24,622

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$98,488

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,894/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,728 - $1,894. The $1,894 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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