Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,533 per week
Wellspring Nurse Source — Wilmington, NC
$2,533/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- ER
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/30/2026
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: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) - MS/Tele Float
Position Overview
This is an ED holding support position located within a float pool, primarily focused on managing patients waiting for inpatient beds in the Emergency Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care in the ED Holding unit, managing patients with a variety of medical and surgical adult diagnoses.
- Attend to both MS/Tele cases and float to Emergency Department and MedSurg areas as needed.
- Maintain high standards of patient care while adhering to a 1:6-1:7 nurse-to-patient ratio, with possible PCU level patients at a 1:3-1:4 ratio.
- Participate in the Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team when needed, reporting to work during catastrophic events or disasters.
- Utilize standard equipment, including cardiac monitors and IV pumps, as well as medication and documentation systems such as Pyxis and Epic.
Qualifications
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required.
- Preferred certification in CPI.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, with MS/Tele and ED holding experience.
- Travel nursing experience required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle high patient turnover.
Shift Details
- 12-hour day shifts, with potential contracts ranging from 36 to 48 hours.
- Every other weekend is required, along with holiday availability.
- A maximum of 7 days of requested time off (RTO) is allowed per contract.
- Orientation for the unit will be 12 hours.
Scrubs
Navy scrubs are required for this position.
Additional Notes
All candidates must pass EKG testing prior to the start of the position. Candidates will be interviewed due to the mixed unit with high acuity patients.
Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38673531. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.