Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,013 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - MS/Tele Float

This is a support position within the ED Holding Float Pool. The role involves managing patients in an Emergency Department holding area while they await inpatient beds. Candidates should be prepared to handle a variety of medical and surgical adult diagnoses, including potential PCU level patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with diverse medical/surgical conditions.
• Float between various units as needed, including ED and MedSurg areas.
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:6-1:7 in MS/Tele and 1:3-1:4 for PCU patients.
• Participate in a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team, reporting to work during emergencies.
• Complete a 12-hour orientation prior to starting the role.

Shift Details

• Shift Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
• Contract options include 36 or 48 hours per week, with longer contracts available.
• Every other weekend and holiday work required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in MS/Tele and ED holding environments.
• BLS and NIHSS certifications are required; CPI is preferred.
• Travel nursing experience is required.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced environment with high patient turnover.
• Successful completion of EKG testing prior to start.

Unit Information

The unit, known as EDIP, serves as an inpatient holding area for patients awaiting a hospital bed. In this mixed-unit setting, nurses may encounter high-acuity cases and are expected to engage in patient care across various specialties.

Equipment and Technology

• Standard medical equipment including cardiac monitors and IV pumps.
• Documentation and medication systems include Pyxis and Epic.
• Utilization of SBAR for communication among healthcare teams.

Dress Code

Navy scrubs are required for this role.

We look forward to your application and the opportunity to work together on providing exceptional patient care.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38459973. 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 ED Hold / Obs

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