Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,065 per week
Wellspring Nurse Source — Wilmington, NC
$2,065/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- ER
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/23/2026
Job description
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: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) - MS/Tele Float
Job Summary
This position is for a Registered Nurse in a float pool within an Emergency Department (ED) holding unit. The role involves the management of patients who are located in the ED while awaiting inpatient beds, requiring skills in Medical-Surgical (MS)/Tele and the ability to care for high-acuity patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide care for adult patients with various medical/surgical diagnoses.
- Float to the ED and MedSurg areas as necessary based on unit needs.
- Monitor and assess patients through the utilization of standard medical equipment, including cardiac monitors and IV pumps.
- Document care and communicate effectively using Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR systems.
- Participate in disaster response teams as required during catastrophic events.
Qualifications
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications.
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, including experience in MS/Tele settings and ED holding.
- Travel nursing experience is required.
Contract Details
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
- Contract options include 36 and 48-hour schedules.
- Longer contracts up to 2/27/2027 are accepted.
- Every other weekend availability is required.
- Maximum of 7 days of requested time off (RTO) per contract.
- Must be able to work holidays as needed.
Patient Ratios
- MS/Tele patient ratio of 1:6-1:7.
- Potential for PCU patient ratio of 1:3-1:4.
Unit Orientation
- A 12-hour orientation will be provided.
Dress Code
- Scrubs: Navy color required.
Additional Information
All candidates will be interviewed due to the high turnover rate. Candidates must successfully pass EKG testing prior to starting this role.
Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38521480. 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
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.