Location: Wilmington, NC

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour nights per week (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), schedule set by manager, every other weekend required (Night)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 compassionate, high-acuity nursing care to adult patients held in the ED holding area, ensuring safe transitions to inpatient units
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias; intervene and escalate per protocol
• Manage IV therapy, PICC lines, peripheral line care and perform phlebotomy as needed
• Administer blood products and follow heparin/insulin protocols safely and accurately
• Perform feeding tube and colostomy care and support patients with complex GI needs
• Respond quickly as part of Rapid Response/Code teams and participate in emergency airway/tracheostomy management
• Document patient care clearly in Epic and manage medication dispensing workflows with Pyxis
• Float to ED and MedSurg/PCU areas as needed, maintaining flexibility and strong teamwork
• Communicate effectively using SBAR and coordinate with interdisciplinary support (Respiratory, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Services)

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience (MS/Tele, PCU, ED holding or similar high-acuity settings preferred)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
• Comfort and competence with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Ability to pass EKG testing prior to start (required)
• Willingness to work night shifts and every other weekend
• Ability to complete a 12-hour unit orientation and function in a fast-paced, high turnover EDIP area
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (required); relevant nursing education that led to RN licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring: on-unit and remote cardiac monitoring
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• IV therapy, PICC line management and peripheral line care
• Phlebotomy and blood product administration
• Feeding tube and colostomy care
• ABG interpretation and non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC)
• Tracheostomy care and oral suctioning
• Familiarity with Epic, Pyxis and SBAR communication
• Experience with Rapid Response/code team processes and emergency response
• Understanding of isolation precautions, heparin and insulin protocols

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend options to help you settle in quickly
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance and short-term disability for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge after high-acuity shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• A supportive team culture that truly values your skills and well-being

Travel Perks: Explore Wilmington, NC

Wilmington is a coastal gem — when you're off shift enjoy nearby Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach for sunrise walks and water time. Explore the scenic Wilmington Riverwalk and historic downtown with its cafés, galleries and restaurants. History buffs will appreciate the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA and Fort Fisher nearby. For quieter escapes, visit Airlie Gardens or take a short drive to Oak Island. Plenty of local breweries, seafood spots, and weekend markets make it easy to recharge after intense shifts.

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