Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $3,148 per week

TLC Nursing — Wilmington, NC

$3,148/wk

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Specialty
Med-Surg
Type
Travel
Shift
Nights
Hours
48/week
Duration
13 weeks
Start
12/07/2026

Job description

TLC Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 12/07/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

RN – Medical Surgical / Telemetry | Inpatient Surgery Unit

Shift: Nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
Hours: 36 or 48 hours/week
Contract: 13–26 weeks accepted

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience REQUIRED.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • First-time travelers accepted with strong experience.
  • Must be comfortable with 1:6 patient ratios.
  • Medical-surgical, telemetry, and inpatient surgical experience.
  • Must be willing to float as needed.

Schedule Requirements

  • Every other weekend required.
  • No call required.
  • 12-hour night shifts.
  • Must participate in Storm Team/Hurricane Team coverage during emergencies or disasters.

Clinical Experience & Skills

  • Care for surgical and trauma patients with a wide range of diagnoses.
  • Experience with post-operative care, wound management, and surgical recovery.
  • Familiarity with wound vacs, chest tubes, NG tubes/Corpak, JP drains, Hemovac, and Penrose drains.
  • EPIC charting, Pyxis, and SBAR experience.

Important Contract Requirements

  • No RTO requests permitted after booking.
  • Additional RTO or call-offs may result in contract cancellation and DNR.
  • Must be available to work during catastrophic events, mass casualties, and disasters.
  • Possible mid-contract unit reassignment or consolidation.

Orientation: 2 days of hospital orientation plus 24 hours of floor training.

About TLC Nursing

TLC Nursing has been working with the best of the best nursing and allied travelers for over 18 years. We believe that YOU, our clinicians, are our most valuable asset. We pride ourselves on being a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing organization. Supporting YOU every step of the way, whether this is your first assignment, or you are a seasoned traveler, is our top priority! While our roots are in Vermont, our reach is all over the United States. 


TLC ShiftShield Coverage

A TLC-exclusive income protection and assignment transition program designed to support eligible travelers between assignments.

Up to $500 Ready-to-Start Bonus- Exclusive to Vivian Candidates  

Travelers may qualify when all required medical and compliance documents are completed, submitted, and approved before the assignment starts.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Available the first of the month following your date of hire.

401(k) Retirement Plan

Available on Day 1.

$25,000 Life and AD&D Insurance

Provided on Day 1.

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Additional protection options for unexpected medical events.

Paid Time Off

Available for eligible employees.

Employee Assistance Program

Confidential support for personal, family, financial, and work-life needs.

Benefits are subject to eligibility, assignment status, plan documents, payroll processing, and applicable program terms.

Benefits

  • Life insurance

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