Location: Wilmington, NC

Start Date: 04-13-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 4x12-hour nights per week (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), every other weekend required; 36 or 48 hour options accepted

Hours per Week: 48

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert telemetry nursing care for adults with orthopedic and neuro trauma diagnoses
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and manage dysrhythmias promptly and safely
• Administer and manage IV therapies including heparin drips, PCA, and blood products
• Perform central and peripheral line care, PICC management, and IV starts with confidence
• Manage airway needs including nasal cannula, non-invasive airway support, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Care for chest tubes, surgical drains, wound care, colostomy and feeding tubes
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and communicate using SBAR for safe handoffs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory, PT, pharmacy, and rapid response
• Float to similar units as needed and support inpatient holding during high census
• Participate in hospital emergency response plans, including storm/hurricane teams when required

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state licensure required and must be current)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in the last 5 years (hard stop)
• BLS required prior to start
• ACLS and dysrhythmia interpretation preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty
• Comfortable with telemetry/med-surg and ortho/neuro trauma patient populations
• Able to work night shifts and every other weekend as scheduled
• Traveler-friendly: first-time travelers accepted; local nurses are also welcome

Knowledge & Skills

• Epic documentation experience (required)
• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, peripheral and central line management
• Management of heparin drips, PCA, and other continuous infusions
• Tracheostomy and non-invasive airway management
• Chest tube (Emerson/Pleuravac) care and surgical drain management
• Wound care, colostomy and feeding tube management
• Isolation precautions, PPE, and infection control practices
• Ability to respond to rapid response and emergent cardiac events
• Comfort with floating to similar units and working collaboratively

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move stress-free
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on caring for patients
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• 401K retirement savings options to plan for the future
• Professional development support and continuing education opportunities
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• A supportive team culture that values your skills and wellbeing

Travel Perks: Explore Wilmington, NC

Wilmington is a coastal gem—enjoy nearby Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach for weekend surf and sunsets, stroll the scenic Riverwalk and historic downtown with its shops and restaurants, visit the USS North Carolina Battleship and Fort Fisher historic site, explore local breweries and seafood spots, and take short day trips to state parks and coastal marshes for kayaking and wildlife watching.

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